20011009Application (Part B).pdf

Part D
Conocation
(D)4.5.2 Security Charge.The costs associated with key card readersandvideocamerasusedforSprintaccesstotheQwestWireCenterforthepurposeofaccessingtheInterConnectionDistributionFramewillbeproratedtoSprintonthesamebasisthatisproratedtoQwestandotherCLECs.A flat rate chargewillbeassessedperemployeeforeachQwestWireCenter,towhichaccessisrequired.
(D)4.6 Rates Elements -Shared Space Cage Physical Collocation
All rates for Caged Physical Collocation shall apply and shall be distributedamongtheCLECssharingthecagedspace.
(D)4.7 Rates Elements --Microwave Entrance
Microwave Entrance rates will be provided to Sprint on an individual casebasis.If at such time standard rates are developed and approved forMicrowaveCollocation,the approved rates shall apply on a going forwardbasis.
(D)5.Ordering
(D)5.1 Ordering -All Collocation
(D)5.1.1 If the Parties have completed negotiations and the AgreementispendingCommissionapproval,Qwest will accept aCollocationorderformundera"Parallel Process"arrangement,which enables Sprint to begin the collocation process whilependingCommissionapproval.An Interconnection AgreementwillberequiredforSprinttoplaceServiceOrdersrequestinginterconnection,access to UNEs,and transport services to theCollocation.
(D)5.1.2 Any changes,modifications or additional engineering requestedbySprint,subsequent to its initial order,as to the type andquantityofequipmentorotheraspectsoftheoriginalCollocationrequest,must be submitted with a subsequent QPFandCollocationChangeForm.Such requests will cause theoriginalCollocationjobtovaryfromthecommittedreadyforservicedate.
(D)5.2 Ordering -Virtual Collocation
(D)5.2.1 Upon receipt of a Collocation Order Form and QPF,Qwest willperformafeasibilitystudytodetermineifadequatespacecanbefoundfortheplacementofSprint's equipment within theCentralOffice.The feasibility study will be completed within ten(10)calendar days of receipt of the QPF.If space is available,Qwest will develop a price quotation within twenty-five (25)calendar days of completion of the feasibility study.
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Subsequent requests to augment an existing Collocation alsorequirereceiptofaChangeOrderFormandQPF.
(D)5.2.2 Adding plug-ins,e.g.,DS1 or DS3 cards to existing VirtuallyCollocatedequipmentwillbeprocessedwithashorterinterval.In this instance,a QPF will not be charged.
(D)5.2.3 Virtual Collocation price quotes will be honored for thirty (30)calendar days from the date the quote is provided to Sprint.During this period the Collocation entrance facility and space isreservedpendingSprint's approval of the quoted charges.IfSprintagreestotermsasstatedintheCollocationPriceQuote,Sprint must respond within 30 calendar days with a signedquote,a down payment check for fifty percent (50%)down ofthequotedchargesandproofofinsurance.Under normalconditions,Qwest will complete the installation within ninety(90)calendar days from receipt of Sprint's equipment providedthatspaceandpowerisavailable.Should Qwest experiencedelaysinmeetingtheninety(90)calendar day interval,QwestwillnotifySprintassoonasitbecomesawareofthedelayingfactor.Any portions that cannot be completed within ninety (90)calendar days will be negotiated with Sprint on an individualcasebasis.The installation of line cards and other minormodificationsshallbeperformedbyQwestonshorterintervalsandinnoinstanceshallanysuchintervalexceedthirty(30)calendar days.Final Payment is due upon completion.Recurring monthly charges for the Collocation commencesuponcompletionoftheCollocation.
(D)5.3 Ordering --Caged and Cageless Physical Collocation
(D)5.3.1 Upon receipt of a Collocation Order Form and QPF,Qwest willperformafeasibilitystudytodetermineifadequatespacecanbefoundfortheplacementofSprint's equipment within theCentralOffice.The feasibility study will be provided within ten(10)calendar days from date of receipt of the QPF.IfCollocationentrancefacilitiesandofficespacearefoundtobeavailable,Qwest will develop a quote for the supportingstructurewithintwenty-five (25)calendar days of providing thefeasibilitystudy.Physical Collocation price quotes will behonoredforthidy(30)calendar days from the date the quote isprovidedandspacewillbeheldforthecageduringthependancyofSprint's acceptance of the quote.Upon receipt ofthesignedquote,fifty percent (50%)down and proof ofinsurance,Qwest will make final allocation of the space toSprintandconstructionbyQwestwillbegin.Sprint will havetheoptiontoviewtheallocatedspacepriortotheworkbeginning.When space and power requirements are available,the leased space (including the cage for Caged PhysicalCollocation)will be available to Sprint for placement of itsequipmentwithinninety(90)calendar days of receipt of the fifty
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percent (50%)down payment.Depending on specific WireCenterconditions,shorter intervals may be available.Finalpaymentisdueuponcompletionofwork.Recurring monthlychargesfortheCollocationcommenceuponthecompletionoftheCollocation.
(D)5.3.2 Due to variables in equipment availability and scope of theworktobeperformed,additional time may be required forimplementationofthestructurerequiredtosupporttheCollocationrequest.Examples of structure that may not becompletedwithinninety(90)calendar days may includeadditionaltimeforplacementofaPOlmanhole,DC powerupgradesandspacereclamationrequiredtomeetSprint'sCollocationrequest.Any deviation from the above intervals willbenegotiatedbythePartiesandthePartiesshallnotunreasonablywithholdtheiragreementtomodifytheinterval.
(D)5.3.3.Sprint has the right to inspect the construction of the cage inprogress.
(D)5.3.4 The intervals above apply to a maximum of five (5)collocationordersforstateperweek.If six (6)or more collocation ordersarerequiredbySprintinaone-week period,intervals shall beindividuallynegotiated.
(D)5.4 Ordering -ICDF Collocation
(D)5.4.1 Upon receipt of a ICDF Collocation Order Form,Qwest willverifyifICDFCollocationcapacityisavailablewithinarequestedCentralOffice.Verification of ICDF capacity will becompletedwithinseven(7)calendar days.In those CentralOfficeswhereICDFshavenotbeenpreviouslyplaced,QwestwillmakeICDFsavailablewithinninety(90)calendar days ofverification.
(D)5.4.2 Sprint shall submit an ICDF Collocation Order Form to Qwest.The ICDF Collocation Order Form shall include a Sprint-provided eighteen (18)month forecast of demand,by DSO,DS1 and DS3 capacities,that will be terminated on theinterConnectionDistributionFramebyQwestonbehalfofSprint.Such forecasts shall be used by Qwest to determine thesizingofrequiredtiecablesandtheterminationsoneachInterConnectionDistributionFrameaswellasthevariousotherframeswithintheQwestCentralOffice.Included in this forecastwillbetheterminationtype(DSO,DS1,DS3)and the quantity ofeachterminationrequired.Appropriate cross-connect deviceterminationsmustbeorderedinmultiplesofthefollowingquantities:
100 DSO terminations
28 DS1 terminations
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1 DS3 termination
i OCn termination
(D)5.4.3 Each UNE is ordered separately using the existing orderingformsandintervalsforthespecificUNErequested.IntervalguidelinesareaddressedintheproductspecificsectionoftheInterconnect&Resale Resource Guide.The ordering formsareidentifiedintheInterconnect&Resale Resource Guide.
(D)5.5 Ordering --Microwave Entrance
The Parties agree to establish a mutuallyagreed upon project plan whichincludes,but is not limited to,due dates.Microwave Entrance is not subjecttothetimelinesoutlinedforfiberentrancefacilities.
(D)6.Billing
(D)6.1 Billing -All Collocation
(D)6.1.1 Upon completion of the Collocation construction activities andpaymentoftheremainingnon-recurring balance,Qwest will provideSprintacompletionpackagethatwillinitiatetherecurringCollocationcharges.Once this completion package has beensignedbySprintandQwest,Sprint may begin submitting serviceorderrequestsforQwesttransportservicesand/or UNEs.Qwest willbeginbillingthemonthlyrecurringchargesstatedinthequoteandcompletionpackage.
(D)6.1.2 In the event Qwest has completed all associated constructionactivitiesandSprinthasnotcompleteditsassociatedactivities(e.g.,delivering fiber to the POl,providing tie cables for connectingtothedistributionframes,etc.),Qwest will begin billing for allmonthlyCollocationcharges.When Sprint is ready to complete itsactivities,final test and turn-up will be performed under themaintenanceandrepairprocesscontainedherein.
(D)6.2 Billing -Virtual Collocation
Virtual Collocation will be considered complete when the POl has beenconstructed,the shared fiber Collocation entrance facility has beenprovisioned,and the collocated equipment has been installed.CooperativetestingbetweenSprintandQwestmaybenegotiatedandperformedtoensurecontinuityandacceptabletransmissionparametersinthefacilityandequipment.Any additional joint testing can be provided under the currentlyavailablelaborrateslistedinPartHofthisAgreement.
(D)6.3 Billing -Caged and Cageless Physical Collocation
Upon completion of Qwest construction activities and Sprint payment of theremainderofthenon-recurring charges,Qwest will allow Sprint access totheCollocationspace.Qwest will activate monthly billing for the leased
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space and turn over access to the space with all security and accessprivileges.Sprint will sign off on the completion of the physical space viatheCagedorCagelessPhysicalCollocationcompletionpackage.SprintmaythenproceedwiththeinstallationofitsequipmentintheCollocationspace.Once Sprint's equipment has been installed and cable is providedfortheSprint's equipment terminations,Qwest will complete all remainingworkactivities.
(D)6.4 Billing -Microwave Entrance
Upon completion of Qwest construction activities and Sprint payment of theremainderofthenon-recurring charges,Qwest will allow Sprint access tothemicrowavespace.Qwest will activate monthly billing for the leasedspaceandturnoveraccesstothespacewithallsecurityandaccessprivileges.Sprint will sign off on the completion of the physical space viatheCollocationcompletionpackage.Sprint may then proceed with theinstallationofitsmicrowaveequipment.
(D)7.Maintenance and Repair
(D)7.1 Virtual Collocation
(D)7.1.1 The normal business hours for labor associated withMaintenance,Engineering and Installation are considered to beMondaythroughFriday,8:00am to 5:00pm (local time)andafterbusinesshoursareafter5:00pm and before 8:00am (localtime),Monday through Friday,all day Saturday,Sunday andholidays.
(D)7.1.2 Installation and maintenance of Sprint's virtually collocatedequipmentwillbeperformedbyQwestoraQwestauthorizedcontractor.
(D)7.1.3 Upon failure of Sprint's virtuallycollocated equipment,Sprint isresponsiblefortransportationanddeliveryofmaintenancesparestoQwestattheWireCenterhousingthefailedequipment.Sprint is responsible for purchasing andmaintainingasupplyofspares.Disposable incidental materialswillbeprovidedbyQwestandisincludedinthemaintenancecosts.
(D)7.2 Caged Physical Collocation
Sprint is solely responsible for the maintenance and repair of its equipmentlocatedwithinSprint's caged space.If two or more CLECs agree to aSharedSpaceCagedPhysicalCollocationarrangement,such collocatorsaresolelyresponsibleforanyandallmaintenance,security and repairarrangementsnecessitatedbysuchsharing.Qwest assumes no liability foranydamagesofanykindrelatingtoSharedSpaceCagedPhysicalCollocationorrelatedpersonneldisputesamongthepartiestothosearrangements.
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(D)7.3 Cageless Physical Collocation
Sprint is solely responsible for the maintenance and repair of its equipmentlocatedwithinSprint's cageless physical space.
(D)7.4 lCDF Collocation
Sprint is responsible for block and jumper maintenance at the appropriatecross-connect device and using correct procedures to dress and terminatejumpersontheappropriatecross-connect device,including using fanningstrips,retaining rings,and having jumper wire on hand,as needed.Additionally,Sprint is required to provide its own tools for such operations.
(D)7.5 Microwave Entrance
Sprint is responsible for maintenance of its microwave equipment.SprintshalltakeallprecautionstoprotectQwest's and other carrier's equipmentwhichmaybeinstalledonthemicrowavetower,or otherwise located incloseproximitytotheSprintequipment.Installation,maintenance andremovalofSprint's microwave equipment shall follow all applicable industryandgovernmentsafetyrequirements.Qwest shall maintain the wave-guideusedbySprinttothesamestandardsQwestmaintainsitsownwave-guide.
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PART E -UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS (UNEs)
(E)1.General Terms
(E)1.1 The Parties will implement the requirements of the Third Report andOrder,CC Docket No.96-98,Released November 5,1999 (UNERomand)in accordance with the effective dates set forth therein and allsubsequentFCC,Commission or court orders.
(E)1.2 The Parties have agreed to the terms and conditions for access to UNEsbasedinlargepartontheexistinglaw,rules,regulations,andinterpretationsthereofregardingQwest's unbundling obligations in effectasofthedateofthisAgreement(the "Existing Unbundling Rules").
(E)1.3 To the extent that the Existing Unbundling Rules are changed,vacated,dismissed,stayed,or modified,this Agreement shall be amended toincorporatesuchchangesinaccordancewithSection(A)1.2 of thisAgreement.Qwest shall have no obligation under this Agreement asamendedtoprovideaccesstoanynetworkelementwhichQwesthasnoobligationtounbundleunderaneffectiveFCCorCommissionruleidentifyingspecificunbundlingrequirements.
(E)1.4 To the extent that Qwest provides Sprint access to any network elementinanymannerandSprintacceptssuchaccess,either Party does sowithoutprejudicetoanypositioneitherPadytakesinanyforum,includingbutnotlimitedtoQwest's position that the network element does notsatisfythe"necessary"and "impair"access standard of 47 U.S.C.251(d)(2)or Sprint's position that said requirement is satisfied.
(E)1.5 Sprint shall not use unbundled network elements or ancillary services assubstitutesforspecialorswitchedaccessservices,except to the extentSprintprovidessuchservicestoitsendusersinassociationwithlocalexchangeservices.
(E)1.6 Qwest will not separate combined UNEs unless requested by Sprint.Where the UNEs are combined,those elements will remain functionalwithoutanyunnecessaryinterruptioninservice.
(E)1.7 In addition to obtaining UNEs,Sprint may also purchase finished servicesfromtheQwestTariffs.Qwest will provide the finished services to SprintatSprint's Collocation space.Sprint may connect finished services toUNEsoranyotherelementifthecombinationoccursinSprint's PhysicalCollocationspace.The combination of finished services and UNEs maynottakeplaceontheICDF.
(E)1.8 Sprint may connect UNEs in any technically compatible manner.QwestwillprovideSprintwiththesamefeatures,functions and capabilities of aparticularelementthatQwestprovidestoitself,so that Sprint can provideanyTelecommunicationsServicesthatcanbeofferedbymeansoftheelement.Qwest will provide unbundled elements to Sprint at the same
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quality with what Qwest provides itself,its affiliates to the extent requiredbylaw,or similarly situated third party telecommunications carriers.Sprint may request additional features,functions and capabilities throughtheBFRprocessasexplainedinPartGofthisAgreement.
(E)1.9 Qwest provides UNEs on an individual basis.Sprint is responsible for theend-to-end transmission and circuit functionality.
(E)1.10 Installation intervals for UNEs are provided in Qwest's Interconnect &Resale Resource Guide.
(E)1.11 Maintenance and Repair Center contact telephone numbers are providedintheInterconnect&Resale Resource Guide which is located on theQwestWebsite.
(E)1.12 In order to properly maintain and modernize the network,Qwest maymakenecessarymodificationsandchangestotheUNEsinitsnetworkonanasneededbasis.Such changes may result in minor changes totransmissionparameters.Changes that affect network interoperabilityrequireadvancenoticepursuanttotheNoticeofChangesSectionofthisAgreement.
(E)1.13 Interconnection Tie Pairs (ITP)are required for each unbundled networkelement,ancillary service or interconnection service delivered to Sprint.The ITP provides the connection between the unbundled network elementorinterconnectionserviceanddemarcationpoint.The ITP is ordered inconjunctionwithaUNE.There is a recurring charge for the ITP.The ITPmaybeorderedpertermination.
(E)1.14 Part H of this Agreement contains the rates for Unbundled NetworkElements.
(E)1.15 LSR's and/or ASR's are generally used to order UNEs.UNEs may beorderedonanindividualbasis.To the extent Qwest is required by law toprovidecombinationsonacombinedbasis,Qwest will accept orders forUNE-P conversion for the entire service,combining the relevant elementsonasingleorder.
(E)1.15.1 Qwest agrees to provide the following UNEs pursuant totheFCC's orders in CC Docket No.96-98 which areaddressedinmoredetailbelow.
(E)1.15.1.1 Local Loop
The local loop network element is defined as atransmissionfacilitybetweenadistributionframe(or its equivalent)in a Qwest Central Office and theloopdemarcationpointatanendusercustomerpremises,including inside wire owned by Qwest.The local loop network element includes allfeatures,functions and capabilities of such
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transmission facilities.Those features,functionsandcapabilitiesincludethefollowing:
Two-wire analog voice grade
Four-wire analog voice grade
Two-wire loops to transmit digital signals
Four-wire loops to transmit digital signals
Attached electronics (except thoseelectronicsusedfortheprovisionofadvancedservices,e.g.,Digital Subscriber LineMultiplexers)
Line Conditioning
High Capacity Loops,including DS1,DS3 andfiber
(E)1.15.1.2 Line Sharing
Line Sharing provides Sprint with the opportunity toofferadvanceddataservicessimultaneouslywithanexistingenduser's analog voice-grade (POTS)service on a single copper loop referred to hereinasthe"Shared Loop"or "Line Sharing",by usingthefrequencyrangeabovethevoicebandonthecopperloop.This frequency range will be referredtohereinastheHighFrequencySpectrumNetworkElement("HUNE").A POTS splitter separates thevoiceanddatatrafficandallowsthecopperlooptobeusedforsimultaneousdatatransmissionandPOTSservice.The POTS service must beprovidedtotheenduserbyQwest.
(E)1.15.1.3 Subloops
The Subloop UNE is defined as any portion of theloopthatistechnicallyfeasibletoaccessatterminalsinQwest's outside plant,including insidewire(owned by Qwest).An accessible terminal isanypointontheloopwheretechnicianscanaccessthewireorfiberwithinthecablewithoutremovingasplicecasetoreachthewireorfiberwithin.Suchpointsmayinclude,but are not limited to,the poleorpedestal,the network interface device (NID),theminimumpointofentry,the single point ofinterconnection(at multi-unit premises),the maindistributionframe,the remote terminal,and thefeederdistributioninterface(FDI).
(E)1.15.1.4 Line (Loop)Conditioning
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Line conditioning is defined as removal from theloopofanydevicesthatmaydiminishthecapabilityoftheloopstodeliverhighspeedswitchedwirelinetelecommunicationscapabilities,including xDSLservice.Such devices include,but are not limitedto,bridged taps,low pass filters,and rangeextenders.
(E)i.15.1.5 Network Interface Device (NID)
The network interface device is defined as anymeansofinterconnectionofendusercustomerpremiseswiringtoQwestdistributionplant,such asacross-connect device used for that purpose.
(E)1.15.1.6 Switching Capability
(E)1.15.1.6.1 Local Switching Capability (includingLocalTandemCapability).TheLocalSwitchingCapabilityUNEisdefinedaslinesidefacilities,trunksidefacilities,and all features,functions and capabilities of theswitch.
(E)1.15.1.6.2 Local Tandem Switching Capability.The tandem switching capabilityUNEisdefinedastrunk-connectfacility,the basic switch trunkfunctionofconnectingtrunkstotrunks,and the functions that arecentralizedintandemswitches.
(E)1.15.1.6.3 Packet Switching Capability.ThePacketSwitchingCapabilityUNEisdefinedasthebasicpacketswitchingfunctionofroutingorforwardingpackets,frames,cells,orotherdataunitsbasedonaddressorotherroutinginformationcontained
in the packets,frames,cells or other
data units.
(E)1.15.1.7 Interoffice Transmission Facilities
Interoffice Transmission Facilities UNE includesDedicatedTransport,Dark Fiber Transport,andSharedTransport.
(E)1.15.1.8 Signaling Networks and Call-Related Databases
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This UNE shall include signaling networks,call-
related databases,and service management
systems.
(E)1.15.1.9 Operator Services and Directory Assistance
Operator Services are any automatic or live
assistance to a consumer to arrange for billing orcompletion,or both,of a telephone call.Directory
Assistance is a service that allows subscribers to
retrieve telephone numbers of other subscribers.
(E)1.15.1.10 Operations Support System (OSS)
Operations Support System consist of pre-ordering,
ordering,provisioning,maintenance and repair,andbillingfunctionssupportedbyQwest's database
and information.
(E)1.16 Combination of Unbundled Network Elements
Sprint and Qwest have a fundamental disagreement as to the definition ofcombinations.As used in this Section (E),Qwest defines combinations,including but not limited to the UNE Platform,as those elements which
are already preexisting combinations in the network.As used in thisSection(E),Sprint believes that Qwest has an obligation to combineUNEs,including but not limited to the UNE Platform.Wherever the
elements are either currently combined or normally combined,meaningexistingornewelements,Sprint believes Qwest has an obligation toprovidethoseelementsincombination.The Parties acknowledge that theterm"currently combined"in Rule 51.315(b)is still pending Eighth CircuitCourtofAppealsinterpretation.The outcome of this dispute may requirefurthernegotiationofadditionalrates,terms and conditions to account for
new combinations.
(E)1.16.1 General Terms
The following language applies for the state of Arizona only,as ordered by the ACC in theCommission's Decision No.62650,dated June 13,2000 in Docket No.T-02432B-00-0026 at page
9,lines 14-20:
Qwest has an obligation to combine UNEs,including but not limited to the UNE Platform wherevertheelementsare,either currently combined or normally combined,meaning existing or newelements.This obligation extends to combinations of elements normally combined in the Qwestnetworkundernormalbusinessoracticesandordinarvoperationofitsnetwork.
The following language applies for the state of Colorado only,as ordered by the CPUC on May 3,9000 in Dorl<pt Nn OOR-O11T st nano 90 e and d
The following language applies for the state of Minnesota only,as ordered by the MPUC June 27,2000,Docket No.P-466,421/M-00-33 at page p.9:
Qwest will not restrict the types of telecommunications services Sprint may offer through unbundledelements,nor will it restrict Sprint from combining elements with any technically compatibleequipmenttheSprintownsormayarrangefor.Qwest will provide Sprint with all of thefunctionalitiesofaparticularelement,so that Sprint can provide any telecommunications servicesthatcanbeofferedbymeansoftheelement.Qwest agrees to perform and Sprint agrees to pay for
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The following language applies for the state of Washington only,as ordered by the WUTC July 5,2000,Docket No.UT-003006 at paras.60-62:
Qwest will not restrict the types of telecommunications services Sprint may offer through unbundledelements,nor will it restrict Sprint from combining elements with any technically compatibleequipmenttheSprintownsormayarrangefor.Qwest will provide Sprint with all of thefunctionalitiesofaparticularelement,so that Sprint can provide any telecommunications servicesthatcanbeofferedbymeansoftheelement.Qwest agrees to perform and Sprint agrees to pay forthefunctionsnecessarytocombinerequestedelementsinanytechnicallyfeasiblemannereitherwithotherelementsfromQwest's network,or with elements possessed or arranged for by Sprint.This includes any existing or new elements ordinarily combined in the Qwest network withouttheimpositionofdifferentstandardsthanQwestimposesuponitself.However,Qwest need notcombinenetworkelementsinanymannerrequestedifnottechnicallyfeasible,but must combine
The following language applies for the states of Oregon,Nebraska,lowa,Utah,New Mexico,Montana,Idaho,Wyoming,North Dakota,and South Dakota:
Qwest has an obligation to combine UNEs,including but not limited to the UNE Platform wherevertheelementsare,either currently combined or normally combined,meaning existing or newelements.This obligation extends to combinations of elements normallycombined in the Qwestnetworkundernormalbusinesspracticesandordinaryoperationofitsnetwork.
(E)1.16.2 To the extent required by law,Qwest shall not separate requested
network elements that are combined.
(E)1.16.3
The following language applies for the state of Arizona only,asorderedbytheACCintheCommission's Decision No.62650,datedJune13,2000 in Docket No.T-02432B-00-0026 at page 11,lines 6-
12:
Qwest shall provide Sprint those bundled elements it normallycombinesintheQwestnetworkundernormalconditionsand
ordinary operation of its network.When Qwest begins to bundle its
elements differently in the future or the state of the law changes,then it shall make those bundled elements available to Sprint as well.
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The following language applies for the state of Colorado only,asorderedbytheCPUConMay3,2000 in Docket No.00B-011T atpage20candd:
Qwest shall provide Sprint those bundled elements it normallycombinesintheQwestnetworkundernormalconditionsandordinaryoperationofitsnetwork.When Qwest begins to bundle itselementsdifferentlyinthefutureorthestateofthelawchanges,then it shall make those bundled elements available to Sprint as well.
The following language applies for the state of Minnesota only,asorderedbytheMPUCJune27,2000,Docket No.P-466,421/M-00-
33 at page p.9:
Qwest shall provide Sprint those bundled elements it normallycombinesintheQwestnetworkundernormalconditionsandordinaryoperationofitsnetwork.When Qwest begins to bundleitselementsdifferentlyinthefutureorthestateofthelawchanges,then it shall make those bundled elements available to Sprint as well.
The following language applies for the state of Washington only,asorderedbytheWUTCJuly5,2000,Docket No.UT-003006 at para.
61:
See (E)1.16 above.
The following language applies for the states of Oregon,Nebraska,
Iowa,Utah,New Mexico,Montana,Idaho,Wyoming,North Dakota,and South Dakota.
Qwest shall provide Sprint those bundled elements it normallycombinesintheQwestnetworkundernormalconditionsand
ordinary operation of its network.When Qwest begins to bundle itselementsdifferentlyinthefutureorthestateofthelawchanges,then it shall make those bundled elements available to Sprint as well.
(E)1.16.4 For the States of Arizona,Colorado,Minnesota
and Washington,Section (E)1.16.4 is deleted.
For the States of Oregon,Nebraska,lowa,Utah,New Mexico,Montana,Idaho,Wyoming,NorthDakota,and South Dakota,Section (E)1.16.4 isdalated
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(E)1.16.5 Combinations (including those that replicate Qwest end-userservices)should be priced at a level no greater than the sum totaloftheindividualunbundlednetworkelementprices.
(E)1.16.5.1 Recurring monthly charges for each unbundlednetworkelementthatcomprisetheUNECombinationshallapplywhenaUNECombination
is ordered.The recurring monthly charges for eachUNE,including but not limited to,Unbundled 2-wireAnalogLoop,Analog Line Side Port and SharedTransport,are described in this Agreement.
(E)1.16.5.2
The following language applies for the state of Arizona
or ,as ordered by the ACC in the Commission'sDecisionNo.62650,dated June 13,2000 in Docket
No.T-02432B-00-0026 at page 12.
Qwest may recover its reasonable and prudent costsforprovidingpre-existing combined elements in theaggregate.Qwest is not entitled to a separate chargeforeachindividualelementcombined,but is entitled to
its reasonable and prudent costs for providing the pre-existing combined elements.Qwest may also chargethereasonableandprudentactivity-based charges forthecombinationofnewUNEcombinations.
The following language applies for the state ofColoradoonly,as ordered by the CPUC on May 3,2000 in Docket No.00B-011T at page 21.
Qwest shall charge nonrecurring charges as indicated
in Part H of this Agreement for each elementof abundledarrangement.
The followinglanguageapplies for the state ofMinnesotaonly,as ordered by the MPUC June 27,2000,Docket No.P-466,421/M-00-33 at page p.9-10:
Qwest may recover its reasonable and prudentcostsforprovidingpre-existing combined elementsin theaggregate.Qwest is not entitled to a separate chargeforeachindividualelementcombined,but is entitled to
its reasonableand prudent costs for providing the pre-existing combined elements.Qwest may also chargethereasonableandprudentactivity-based charges forthecombinationofnewUNEcombinations.
The following language applies for the state ofWashingtononlv,as ordered by the WUTC July 5,2000,Docket No.UT-003006at para.66-68:
When combining network elements for Sprint,Qwest
shall charge Sprint the just and reasonable costs of
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The following language applies for the states ofOregon,Nebraska,Iowa,Utah,New Mexico,
Montana,Idaho,Wyoming,North Dakota,and SouthDakota:
Qwest may recover its reasonable and prudent costsforprovidingpre-existing combined elements in theaggregate.Qwest is not entitled to a separate chargeforeachindividualelementcombined,but is entitled to
its reasonable and prudent costs for providing the pre-existing combined elements.Qwest may also charge
the reasonable and prudent activity-based charges for
the combination of new UNE combinations.
(E)1.16.6 Qwest shall support the ordering and provisioning of thesecombinationsasanunbundlednetworkelement-platform (UNE-P).Ordering,provisioning,and maintenance processes will beconsistentwithestablishedindustrystandards.In the event thatindustrystandardshavenotbeenfinalizedpriortoSprint's requestfortheseservices,the parties agree to negotiate an acceptableinterimsolutionandsupportthedevelopmentofindustrystandardsforjointimplementation.Sprint may order ElementseitherindividuallyorinanycombinationpursuanttoCommissionrulesandregulations.Depending on the particular elementsorderedbySprintwhichformacombination,those elements maygenerallybeplacedonthesameorderbySprint.Designed
services may not be placed on the same order as simple servicessuchastraditionalelementsusedfora1FB.Sprint will provideQwestwithalistofcombinationsitdesirestouse.
(E)1.16.7 When new UNEs are identified or developed by Qwest,QwestshallmakethosenewelementsavailabletoSprintpursuanttoFCCrulesaseffective.
(E)1.16.8 UNE Combinations will not be directly connected to a Qwestfinishedservice,whether found in a tariff or otherwise,withoutgoingthroughacollocation.Notwithstanding the foregoing,Sprint
can connect its UNE Combination to Qwest's Directory AssistanceandOperatorServicesplatforms.
(E)1.16.9 Terms and Conditions
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(E)1.16.9.1 Qwest will begin making Private Line LocalExchangeUNECombinationsavailabletoCLECuponrequestbeginningFebruary17,2000.UntilJune17,2000,Qwest will accept orders for suchUNECombinationsonanIndividualCaseBasis.After this date,Qwest will provide CLEC with
access to Private Line Local Exchange UNE
Combinations according to the standard intervalssetforthinSection9.23.5.
(E)1.16.9.2 Sprint cannot utilize pre-existing combinations ofunbundlednetworkelementsthatincludeunbundledloopandunbundledinterofficededicatedtransporttocreateaUNECombinationwhenthepre-existing combination of networkelementsiseitheraspecialaccesscircuitorisotherwiseusedprimarilyasabasistoavoidpaymentofSwitchedAccesschargesunlessSprint
establishes to Qwest that it is using the pre-existingcombinationofnetworkelementstoprovideasignificantamountoflocalexchangetraffictoaparticularend-user.
(E)1.16.9.3 No private line or other unbundled loop dedicatedtransportcombinationisavailableforconversionintoaUNECombinationifitutilizessharedusebilling,commonly referred to as ratcheting.
(E)1.16.9.4 To find that a private line is carrying a "SignificantAmountofLocalExchangeTraffic,"one of thefollowingthree(3)conditions must exist:
(E)1.16.9.4.1 Sprint is the exclusive provider of anenduser's local exchange service
and the loop transport combinationoriginatesatacustomer's premises
and terminates at Sprint'scollocationarrangements.
(E)1.16.9.4.2 Sprint provides local exchange andexchangeaccessservicetotheend
user and handles at least one-third
(1/3)of the end user's local traffic
measured as a percentage of total
end user lines;and for DS1 level
and above,at least fifty percent
(50%)of the activated channels on
the loop portion of the loop and
transport combination have at least
five percent (5%)local voice traffic
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individually;and the entire loopfacilityhasatleasttenpercent
(10%)local voice traffic;and theloop/transport combinationoriginatesatacustomer's premises
and terminates at the Sprint's
collocation arrangement;and if aloop/transport combination includesmultiplexing,each of the multiplexedfacilitiesmustmeettheabovecriteriaoutlinedinthisparagraph.
(For example,if DS1 loops aremultiplexedontoDS3transport,
each of the individual DS1 facilities
must meet the criteria outlined in thisparagraphinorderfortheDS1/DS3loop/transport combination to qualifyforUNEtreatment).
(E)1.16.9.4.3 For the conversion of services tocombinationsofunbundlednetwork
elements,at least fifty percent (50%)of the activated channels are usedtoprovideoriginatingandterminatinglocaldialtoneserviceandatleastfiftypercent(50%)of the
traffic on each of these local dialtonechannelsislocalvoicetraffic
(measured based on theincumbent's local exchange calling
area);and the entire loop facility has
at least thirty-three percent (33%)local voice traffic;and if aloop/transport combination includesmultiplexing,each of the multiplexedfacilitiesmustmeettheabove
criteria.For example,if DS1 loops
are multiplexed onto DS3 transport,
each of the individual DSi facilitiesmustmeetthecriteriaasoutlinedin
this paragraph in order for the
DS1/DS3 loop/transport combination
to qualify for UNE treatment.
(E)1.16.9.4.4 There is a legal presumption thatanyandallSpecialAccesscircuitspurchasedoutoffederaltariffsare
not available as UNE Combinations.
If Sprint can establish to Qwestthroughdocumentaryand,ifavailable,other evidence that the
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pre-existing combination of elements
is carrying a "Significant Amount ofLocalExchange"Traffic,then QwestwillconverttheSpecialAccesscircuittoaUNECombination.IfafterSprintpresentsitsevidenceto
Qwest,Sprint and Qwest disagree
as to whether the special access
circuit is carrying a SignificantAmountofLocalExchangeTraffic,Sprint can then go to the
Commission at which time Sprint
has the burden to establish to the
Commission by a preponderance oftheevidencethatthespecialaccesscircuitiscarryinga"SignificantAmountofLocalExchangeTraffic".If Sprint meets its burden,theSpecialAccesscircuitwillbeconvertedtoaUNECombination.All rights of appeal will be preservedbybothParties.
(E)i.16.9.4.5 Qwest has the right to verify Sprint's
actual usage on a representative
sample of Sprint's private linecircuitstodeterminethepercentageoflocalexchangeusage.If Qwest
can establish to Sprint throughdocumentaryand,if available,otherevidencethatsuchapre-existingcombinationofunbundlednetwork
elements is not currently being usedtocarrya"Significant Amount ofLocalExchangeTraffic"then thatcombinationofelementswillnotbeavailabletoSprintasaUNECombination.If after Qwest
presents its evidence to Sprint,
Qwest and Sprint disagree as towhetherthecircuitiscarryinga"Significant Amount of Local
Exchange Traffic",Qwest can then
go to the Commission at which time
Qwest has the burden to establish totheCommissionbyapreponderance
of the evidence that the pre-existingcombinationdoesnotmeetthe
requisite requirements is carrying
less than a "Significant Amount of
Local Exchange Traffic".If Qwest
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meets its burden,the pre-existingcombinationofunbundlednetworkelementswillnotbeavailableasaUNECombination.All rights ofappealwillbepreservedbybothParties.
(E)1.16.9.4.6 In order to confirm reasonablecompliancewiththeserequirements,
Qwest may perform periodic auditsofSprint's records according to thefollowingguidelines:
a)Qwest may,upon thirty (30)dayswrittennoticetoaCLECthathaspurchasedloop/transportcombinationsasUNEs,conduct
an audit to ascertain whetherthoseloop/transport
combinations were eligible forUNEtreatmentatthetimeofconversionandonanongoingbasisthereafter.
b)Sprint shall make reasonableeffortstocooperatewithanyauditbyQwestandshallcollect,compile,maintain and,inconnectionwithanaudit,provideQwestwithrelevantrecords(for
example,call detail records)foralltrafficthathasbeentransmittedoverallloop/transport combinationssubjecttotheaudit.Sprint mustmaintainauditablerecordsforatleasttwelve(12)months,or,intheeventofanauditordispute,until such audit or dispute isresolved,whichever is longer.
c)An independent auditor hiredandpaidforbyQwestshallperformanyaudits,provided,
however,that if an audit revealsthatSprint's UNE-PL-X circuit(s)do not meet or have not met thecertificationrequirements,thenSprintshallreimburseQwestforthecostoftheaudit.
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d)An audit shall be performedusingindustryauditstandardsduringnormalbusinesshours,unless there is a mutualagreementotherwise.
e)Qwest may not exercise its auditrightswithrespecttoaparticularSprint(excluding affiliates)morethantwiceinanycalendaryear,unless an audit findsnoncompliance.
f)Audits conducted by Qwest forthepurposeofdeterminingcompliancewithcertificationcriteriaare"over and above"anyauditrightsthatQwestmayhavepursuanttoaninterconnectionagreementbetweenSprintandQwest.
(E)1.16.10 Sprint may request access to and,where appropriate,development of,additional Rule 315(b)UNE CombinationspursuanttotheBonaFideRequestProcessinSprint'sAgreement.In its BFR request,Sprint must identify the specificpreexistingcombinationofUNEsitbelievesmeetsRule315(b),identifying each individual UNE by name as described in thisAmendmentorSprint's Agreement.
(E)1.16.11 The following terms and conditions are available for all types ofUNE-P:
(E)1.16.11.1 UNE-P will include access to long distance(InterLATA and intraLATA)and 911 emergencyservicesand,if desired,by Sprint,OperatorServicesandDirectoryAssistance.
(E)1.16.11.2 If Qwest provides and Sprint accepts operatorservices,directory assistance,and IntraLATA longdistanceasapartofthebasicexchangeline,it willbeofferedwithstandardQwestbranding.Sprint isnotpermittedtoalterthebrandingoftheseservicesinanymannerwhentheservicesareapartoftheUNE-P line without the prior written approval ofQwest.However,at the request of Sprint andwheretechnicallyfeasible,Qwest will rebrandoperatorservicesanddirectoryassistanceinSprint's name,in accordance with terms andconditionssetforthinSprint's Agreement.
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(E)1.16.11.4 Qwest shall provide to Sprint,for Sprint's endusers,E911/911 call routing to the appropriatePublicSafetyAnsweringPoint("PSAP"),as setforthinthisAgreement.Qwest shall not beresponsibleforanyfailureofSprinttoprovideaccurateend-user information for listings in anydatabasesinwhichQwestisrequiredtoretainand/or maintain end-user information.Qwest shallprovideSprint's end user information to theALI/DMS ("Automatic Location identification/Database Management System").Qwest shall useitsstandardprocesstoupdateandmaintain,on thesameschedulethatitusesforitsendusers,Sprint's end user service information in theALl/DMS used to support E911/911 services.Qwest assumes no liability for the accuracy ofinformationprovidedbySprint.
(E)1.16.11.5 Sprint shall designate the Primary InterexchangeCarrier(PIC)assignments on behalf of its endusersforInterLATAandIntraLATAservices.Sprintshallfollowallapplicablelaws,rules andregulationswithrespecttoPICchangesandQwestshalldisclaimanyliabilityforSprint's improper PICchangerequests.
(E)1.16.11.6 Feature and InterLATA or IntraLATA PIC changesoradditionsforUNE-P,will be processedconcurrentlywiththeUNE-P order as specified bySprint.
(E)1.16.11.7 Sprint agrees to work in good faith with Qwest,onallissues,including,if necessary,extendingstandardprovisioningintervals,if Sprint ordersand/or projects orders for more than 1000 UNE-Plinesperstateinanyonemonth.(E)1.16.12 If a retail contract or tariff agreement exists between Qwest andtheendusercustomerorresellerutilizingthepreexistingcombinationofelements,all applicable Termination LiabilityAssessment(TLA)or minimum period charge whether contained
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within tariffs,contracts or any other applicable legal document,willapplyandmustbepaidinfullbytheresponsiblepartybeforethepreexistingcombinationofelementsisavailableforconversionintoaUNECombination.
(E)1.16.13 ff Sprint requests that an existing resale customer be convertedintoaUNECombination,the resale rate will continue to apply untilthedateQwestcompletesconversionoftheorderintoUNECombinationpursuanttothestandardprovisioningintervalssetforthinthisAgreement.
(E)1.16.14 Sprint shall provide Qwest with an eighteen (18)month forecast ofitsexpectedUNECombinationorderswithinthirty(30)calendardaysofrequestingservicepursuanttoSprint's Agreement andthisAmendment.The forecast shall be updated every six monthsforthefirstyearofthecontractandeachNovemberSprintshallprovideaforecastforthefollowingcalendaryear.Each forecastshallprovide:(a)Proposed volumes by month for each type ofUNECombination(by city and/or state);(b)Sprint's anticipatednumberofUNECombinationserviceorders;and (c)the name andidentifyinginformationofSprint's key contact personnel.TheinformationprovidedpursuanttothisparagraphshallbeconsideredProprietaryinformationundertheNondisclosureSection.
(E)1.16.15 When end users switch from Qwest to Sprint,or to Sprint from anyothercompetitorandisobtainingservicethroughaUNECombination,such end users shall be permitted to retain theircurrenttelephonenumbersiftheysodesire.
(E)1.16.16 In the event Qwest terminates the provisioning of any UNECombinationservicetoSprintforanyreason,including Sprint'snon-payment of charges,Sprint shall be responsible for providinganyandallnecessarynoticetoitsendusersofthetermination.InnocaseshallQwestberesponsibleforprovidingsuchnoticetoSprint's end users.Qwest shall only be required to notify Sprint ofQwest's termination of the UNE Combination service on a timelybasisconsistentwithCommissionrulesandnoticerequirements.
(E)1.16.17 Sprint,or Sprint's agent,shall act as the single point of contact foritsendusers'service needs,including without limitation,sales,service design,order taking,provisioning,change orders,training,maintenance,trouble reports,repair,post-sale servicing,billing,collection and inquiry.Sprint's end users contacting Qwest will beinstructedtocontactSprint,except as set forth in this Agreement.
(E)1.16.18 Local circuit switching is not available as a UNE in certaincircumstances.Where unbundled local circuit switching is one oftheelementsinacombinationofelements,Sprint will not requestUNE-P where the following conditions exist:The customer to beservedwiththeUNECombinationisacustomerwithfouraccess
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lines or more and the lines are located in density zone 1 inspecifiedMSAsasdefinedintheUNE-P and UNE CombinationResourceGuideconcerningUnbundledLocalSwitching.
(E)1.17 Rates and Charges
(E)1.17.1 The rates and charges for the individual unbundled networkelementsthatcompriseUNECombinationscanbefoundinthisAgreementforbothrecurringandnon-recurring application.
(E)1.17.1.1 Recurring monthly charges for each unbundlednetworkelementthatcomprisetheUNECombinationshallapplywhenaUNECombinationisordered.The recurring monthly charges for eachUNE,including but not limited to,Unbundled 2-wireAnalogLoop,Analog Line Side Port and SharedTransport,are described in this Agreement.
(E)1.17.1.2 Non-recurring charges for unbundled networkelementsthatcompriseaUNECombinationshallapplywhenaUNECombinationisordered.Thesenon-recurring charges are described in Part H ofthisAgreement.
(E)1.17.2 Sprint shall be responsible for billing its end user customersservedoverUNECombinationsforallmiscellaneouschargesandsurchargesrequiredbystatute,regulation or otherwise required.These charges and surcharges will be consistent with the chargesandsurchargesforequivalentservicesorderedbyQwestendusers.
(E)1.17.3 Sprint shall pay Qwest the PIC change charge associated withSprintenduserchangesofInterLATAorIntraLATAcarriers.AnychangeinSprint's end users'InterLATA or IntraLATA carrier mustberequestedbySprintonbehalfofitsenduser.
(E)1.17.4 If a customer is served by Sprint through a UNE combination,Qwest will not charge,assess,or collect Switched AccesschargesforInterLATAorIntraLATAcallsoriginatingorterminatingfromthatcustomer's phone after conversion to a UNECombinationiscomplete.
(E)1.17.5 Qwest shall have a reasonable amount of time to implementsystemorotherchangesnecessarytobillSprintforCommission-ordered rates or charges associated with UNE Combinations.
(E)1.18 Ordering Process
(E)1.18.1 All UNE Combinations and associated products and services areorderedviaanLSR.Ordering processes are contained in Sprint's
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Agreement and in the UNE-P and UNE Combination section of theInterconnectandResaleResourceGuide.
(E)1.18.2 Standard service intervals for each UNE Combination will beidentifiedintheUNE-P and UNE Combination section of theInterconnectandResaleResourceGuidewhichincludestheStandardIntervalGuideforInterconnectionandResaleServices.When the standard interval does apply,Sprint and Qwest will usethestandardprovisioningintervalfortheequivalentretailservice.Standard intervals do not apply when certain circumstances exist
as speëifically set forth in other aspects of this UNE Combinationsection.Sprint and Qwest can separately agree to due datesotherthanthestandardintental.
(E)1.18.3 Due date intervals are established when Qwest receives acompleteandaccurateLocalServiceRequest(LSR)madethroughtheIMAorEDIinterfacesorthroughfacsimile.The datetheLSRisreceivedisconsideredthestartoftheserviceintervaliftheorderisreceivedonabusinessdaypriorto3:00 p.m.Theserviceintervalwillbeginonthenextbusinessdayforservicerequestsreceivedonaweekenddayorafter3:00 p.m.on abusinessday.This intental may be impacted by order volumesandloadcontrolconsiderations.
(E)1.18.4 Sprint shall provide Qwest with complete and accurate end userlistinginformationforDirectoryAssistance,Directory Listings,and911EmergencySenricesforallcustomersservedbyUNECombinations.
(E)1.18.5 When Qwest's end user or the end user's new service providerordersthediscontinuanceoftheenduser's existing service inanticipationofmovingtoanotherserviceprovider,Qwest willrenderitsclosingbilltotheendusereffectivewiththedisconnection.If Qwest is not the local service provider,QwestwillissueabilltoSprintforthatportionoftheserviceprovidedtoSprintshouldSprint's end user,a new service provider,or Sprintrequestservicebediscontinuedtotheenduser.Qwest will notifySprintbyFAX,OSS interface,or other agreed upon processeswhenanendusermovestoanotherserviceprovider.Qwest willnotprovideSprintwiththenameoftheotherserviceproviderselectedbytheenduser.
(E)1.18.6 For UNE Combinations,Sprint shall provide Qwest and QwestshallprovideSprintwithpointsofcontactfororderentry,problemresolution,repair,and in the event special attention is required onservicerequest.
(E)1.19 Billing
Qwest shall provide Sprint,on a monthly basis,within 7-10 calendar daysofthelastdayofthemostrecentbillingperiod,in an agreed upon
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standard electronic billing format as detailed in Sprint's Agreement,billinginformationincluding(1)a summary bill,and (2)individual end user sub-
account information consistent with the samples available for Sprint
review.
(E)1.20 Maintenance and Repair
Qwest will maintain facilities and equipment that comprise the serviceprovidedtoSprintasaUNECombination.Sprint or its end users may notrearrange,move,disconnect or attempt to repair Qwest facilities orequipment,other than by connection or disconnection to any interfacebetweenQwestandtheenduser,without the written consent of Qwest.
(E)2.Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transport
(E)2.1 Description
(E)2.1.1 Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transport (UDIT)provides Sprint
with a network element of a single transmission path between
Qwest Wire Centers in the same LATA and state.UDIT is abandwidth-specific interoffice transmission path designed to a
DSX panel (or equivalent)in each Qwest Wire Center.Sprint
must have a presence in the Qwest Serving Wire Center and haverequestedterminationcapacitythroughtheCollocationprocess.
UDIT is available in DSO,DS1,DS3,OC-3,and OC-12,wherefacilitiesareavailable.UDIT is distance sensitive and is for the
sole use of Sprint.Sprint can assign channels and transport its
choice of voice or data.UDIT is a point-to-point service and not a
self-healing product.Specifications,interfaces and parameters
are described in Technical Publication 77389B (or C).
(E)2.1.2 Unbundled Multiplexer is offered as a stand alone elementassociatedwithUDIT.A 3/1 Multiplexer provides Sprint with theabilitytode-multiplex the DS3 44.736 Mbps signal to 28 DS1
1.544 Mbps channels.The 3/1 Multiplexer includes a DS3terminatedataDS3lCDFFrameand28DS1sterminatedatthe
DS1 ICDF Frame.A 1/0 Multiplexer provides Sprint with theabilitytode-multiplex the DS1 1.544 Mbps signal to 24 DSO 64
Kbps channels.The 1/0 Multiplexer includes a DS1 terminated at
a DS1 ICDF Frame and 24 DS0s terminated at the intermediatedistributionframe.
(E)2.1.3 Extended UDIT (E-UDIT)provides Sprint with an UnbundledNetworkElementthatisaband-width specific transmission pathbetweenaQwestWireCenterandtheWireCenterofSprintoranInterexchangeCarrierIXCPOPwithinthesameQwestSeming
Wire Center area.E-UDIT is available in DS1,DS3,OC-3 and
OC-12 where Qwest facilities exist sufficient to carry the desiredbandwidthandmustbejoint-engineered with Qwest.E-UDIT is adedicatedsemiceforthesoleuseoftheSprint.The E-UDIT may
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be used for voice or data traffic but may not be used for bypass oftolloraccesscharges.One end of the E-UDIT must terminate inthelocalQwestServingWireCenter.This termination will be attheappropriatecross-connect frame.Sprint must have a presenceintheQwestServingWireCenterandhaverequestedterminationcapacitythroughtheCollocationprocess.E-UDIT is a point-to-point service and not a self-healing product.Associated rates arenotdistancesensitive.Specifications,interfaces and parametersaredescribedinTechnicalPublication77389C.
(E)2.1.4 Meet Point Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transport (UDIT)provides Sprint with a network element of a single transmissionpathbetweenaQwestWireCenterandamutuallyagreedmeetpointwithanotherILECnotinQwestterritory.Sprint must have apresenceintheQwestofficeandhaverequestedterminationcapacitythroughtheCollocationprocess.Sprint orders the UDITfromalocalQwestWireCentertoanotherILECofficenotinQwestterritory.Qwest provides the interoffice facility up to themeetpointandthejumperstothetiecableattheDSXintheQwestWireCenter.It is Sprint's responsibility to design from theDSXtotheICDF(as defined in Section (D)1.1.5)and on towhateverconnectionisplannedintheWireCenter.Sprint canassignchannelsandtransportitschoiceofvoiceordata.Specifications,interfaces and parameters are described inTechnicalPublication77389C.It does not offer metallic-basedfunctions.
(E)2.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)2.2.1 Sprint is responsible for performing cross connections betweenUDIT,E-UDIT and other UNEs and transmission design workincludingregenerationrequirementsforsuchconnections.
(E)2.2.2 For the 3/1 Multiplexer,Sprint must order all multiplexingelementsandrequirementsattheinitialinstallation,including all 28 DSisandthesettingsonthemultiplexercards.If options are notselectedandidentifiedontheorderbySprint,the order will behelduntiloptionsareselected.For the 1/0 Multiplexer,the lowsidechannelsmaybeorderedasneeded.
(E)2.2.3 For DS-1 E-UDIT,Qwest may provide facilities to the othercarrier's Wire Center to provide a joint-engineered DS1 signal.The E-UDIT handed off to the other carrier will be that ordered bySprint.For E-UDIT above DS-1,Qwest provides an OpticalInterfaceatthelocationrequestedbySprint.This Interface will beonaFiberDistributionPanel(FDP)provided by Qwest and placedwhereapprovedbytheothercarrierandbuildingowner.In thecaseoftheIXCE-UDIT,the space must be provided by the IXCcarrier.
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(E)2.2.4 Another E-UDIT option is that Qwest meets the other carrier at amutuallyagreeduponlocationfortheconvenienceofbothcarriers,without affecting the rates.Each carrier provides allfacilitiesandequipmentonitssideofthemeetingpoint.Qwestandtheothercarrierwilljointlyengineerthefacilityandmeetwith
an agreeable type.The meet point facility may be handed off attherequestedrate(e.g.,DS3)or may be a splice depending uponagreement.Where a third carrier is involved,the E-UDIT handedofftoSprintbyQwestand/or the other carrier will be that orderedbySprint.Qwest will designate which channel on the facility willcarrytheE-UDIT.
(E)2.2.5 E-UDIT is intended to be transport between the appropriate QwestServingWireCenterandanothercarrier's Wire Center,distinctfromanenduserandwithinQwestterritory.E-UDIT cannottraverseaQwestWireCenter.The location of the other carrier willbeconsideredacarrierWireCenteronlyifitmeetscertaincriteria:
1)its location has V&H coordinates,2)the Wire Center contains adevicethatswitchestraffic,or a node leading to such a switch,3)the switch is registered with a CLLI code listed in the LERG.
(E)2.2.6 Sprint is responsible for design between any DSX and the ICDF
(and on to whatever connection is planned)at the Qwest WireCenterandfordesignbeyondtheDSXorequivalentatSprintorIXCWireCenter.Qwest will cooperate with the other carrier totesttheE-UDIT circuit,but Qwest is not responsible for end-to-
end testing if E-UDIT is cross-connected to another element.
(E)2.2.7 Sprint places its own equipment and joint engineering applies toallE-UDIT.
(E)2.2.8 If facilities do not exist at the time of order,Sprint may request aninquirythroughanAutomaticQuoteandContractBilling(AQCB)(Special Assembly)process by the Account Team.AQCB isrequiredforameetpoint.The request for construction will bereviewedbytheQwestfundingcommitteetodeterminetheassignmentofcosts.Sprint shall pay Qwest for all non-reusableconstructioncosts.
(E)2.2.9 Meet Point billing is implemented when the UDIT goes from aQwestWireCentertoanotherILECnotinQwestterritory.ThearrangementmayrequirenewcontractnegotiationswiththeILECinvolved.A billing percentage will be applied according tomileage.
(E)2.2.10 Qwest and the other ILEC will determine the manner in which theUDITsignalistransportedbetweenofficesandthemeetpoint
methods.In general,for Qwest to provide UDIT requires that theinterofficefacilitiescarrytrafficatleastonestephigher.
(E)2.3 Rate Elements
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(E)2.3.1 DSi UDIT
(E)2.3.1.1 DSi Transport Termination (Fixed)
A network element consisting of a 1.544 MbpsterminationataDSXorDCSandprovidingaconnectionbetweentheinterofficetransportfacilityandothernetworkelements.It must be orderedwithaDS1Transport.
(E)2.3 1.2 DS1 Transport Facilities (Per Mile)
An interoffice transport network element providing atransmissionpathupto1.544 Mbps betweenQwestCentralOffices.This is a mileage sensitiveelementbasedontheV&H coordinates of the DS1UDIT.The mileage is calculated between theoriginatingandterminatingoffices.
(E)2.3.1.3 DS1 Non-Recurring Termination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheDS1terminationservice.
(E)2.3.2 DS3 UDIT
(E)2.3.2.1 DS3 Transpon Termination (Fixed)
A network element consisting of a 44.736 MbpsterminationataDSXorDCSandprovidingaconnectionbetweentheinterofficetransportfacilityandothernetworkelements.It must be orderedwithaDS3transport.
(E)2.3.2.2 DS3 Transport Facilities (Per Mile)
An interoffice transport network element providing atransmissionpathupto44.736 Mbps betweenQwestCentralOffices.This is a mileage sensitiveelementbasedontheV&H coordinates of the DS3UDIT.The mileage is calculated between theoriginatingandterminatingoffices.
(E)2.3.2.3 DS3 Non-Recurring Termination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheDS3terminationservice.
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(E)2.3.3 DSO UDIT
(E)2.3.3.1 DSO Transport Termination (Fixed)
A network element consisting of a 64 Kbpsterminationatanintermediatedistributionframeandprovidingaconnectionbetweentheinterofficetransportfacilityandothernetworkelements.ItmustbeorderedwithaDSOtransport.
(E)2.3.3.2 DSO Transport Facilities (Per Mile)
An interoffice transport network element providing atransmissionpathupto64KbpsbetweenQwest
Central Offices.This is a mileage sensitiveelementbasedontheV&H coordinates of the DSO
UDIT.The mileage is calculated between theoriginatingandterminatingoffices.
(E)2.3.3.3 DSO Non-Recurring Termination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheDSOterminationservice.
(E)2.3.3.4 Low Side Channelization (LSC)
A recurring charge for low side multiplexedchannel
cards and settings at each end of the DSO UDIT.
(E)2.3.4 OC-3 UDIT
(E)2.3.4.1 OC-3 Transport Termination (Fixed)
A network element consisting of a 155.52 MbpsterminationataFDPandprovidingaconnectionbetweentheinterofficetransportfacilityandothernetworkelements.It must be ordered with an OC-3Transport.
(E)2.3.4.2 OC-3 Transport Facilities (Per Mile)
An interoffice transpon network element providing atransmissionpathupto155.52 Mbps betweenQwestCentralOffices.This is a mileage sensitiveelementbasedontheV&H coordinates of the OC-3UDIT.The mileage is calculated between theoriginatingandterminatingoffices.
(E)2.3.4.3 OC-3 Non-Recurring Termination
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One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheOC-3 terminationservice.
(E)2.3.5 OC-12 UDIT
(E)2.3.5.1 OC-12 Transport Termination (Fixed)
A network element consisting of a 622.08 MbpsterminationataFDPandprovidingaconnectionbetweentheinterofficetransportfacilityandothernetworkelements.It must be ordered with a OC-12transport.
(E)2.3.5.2 OC-12 Transport Facilities (Per Mile)
An interoffice transport network element providing atransmissionpathupto622.08 Mbps betweenQwestCentralOffices.This is a mileage sensitiveelementbasedontheV&H coordinates of the OC-12 UDIT.The mileage is calculated between theoriginatingandterminatingoffices.
(E)2.3.5.3 OC-12 Non-RecurringTermination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheOC-12terminationservice.
(E)2.3.6 3/1 Multiplexing
(E)2.3.6.1 Recurring Multiplexing
The DS3 Central Office multiplexer provides de-multiplexing of one DS3 44.736 Mbps to 28 1.544Mbpschannels.
(E)2.3.6.2 Non-Recurring Multiplexing
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationofthemultiplexingservice.
(E)2.3.7 1/0 Multiplexing
(E)2.3.7.1 Recurring Multiplexing
The DSO Central Office multiplexer provides de-multiplexing of one DS1 1.544 Mbps to 24 64 Kbpschannels.
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(E)2.3.7.2 Non-recurring Multiplexing
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationofthemultiplexing
service.
(E)2.3.7.3 Low Side Channelization (LSC)
A recurring charge for low side multiplexed channel
cards and settings.
(E)2.3.8 DS-1 E-UDIT
(E)2.3.8.1 DS-1 Facility
A network element providing a transmission path
up to 1.544 Mbps between a Qwest Central Office
Serving Wire Center and Sprint serving Wire
Center or IXC POP.This is a non-mileagesensitiveelement,regardless of whether a meetingpointisestablished.
(E)2.3.8.2 DS-1 Non-Recurring Termination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheDS-1.DS-1 E-
UDIT requires coordinated testing.
(E)2.3.9 DS-3 E-UDIT
(E)2.3.9.1 DS-3 Facility
A network element providing a transmission path
up to 44.736 Mbps between a Qwest Central Office
Serving Wire Center and Sprint Serving Wire
Center or IXC POP.This is a non-mileage
sensitive element,regardless of whether a meeting
point is established.
(E)2.3.9.2 DS-3 Non-Recurring Termination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activity
associated with installation of the DS-3.DS-3 E-
UDIT requires coordinated/cooperative testing.
(E)2.3.10 OC-3 E-UDIT
(E)2.3.10.1 OC-3 Facility
A network element providing a transmission path
up to 155.52 Mbps between a Qwest Central Office
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Serving Wire Center and Sprint Serving WireCenterorIXCPOP.This is a non-mileagesensitiveelement,regardless of whether a meetingpointisestablished.
(E)2.3.10.2 OC-3 Non-RecurringTermination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheOC-3.OC-3 E-UDIT requires coordinated/cooperativetesting.
(E)2.3.11 OC-12 E-UDIT
(E)2.3.11.1 OC-12 Facility
A network element providing a transmission pathupto622.08 Mbps between a Qwest Central OfficeServingWireCenterandSprintServingWireCenterorIXCPOP.This is a non-mileagesensitiveelement,regardless of whether a meetingpointisestablished.
(E)2.3.11.2 OC-12 Non-RecurringTermination
One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheOC-12.OC12 E-UDIT requires coordinated/cooperativetesting.
(E)2.3.12 Meet Point UDIT (DS-0,DS-1,DS-3,OC-3,OC-12)
(E)2.3.12.1 Transport Termination (Qwest end only)
A network element consisting of the requestedMbpsterminationataFDPandprovidingaconnectionbetweentheinterofficetransportfacilityandothernetworkelementsattheQwestWireCenter.Each level (DS-1,DS-3,etc.)is separatelypriced.
(E)2.3.12.2 Transport Facilities (Per Mile)
A network element providing the requestedtransmissionpathbetweenaQwestCentralOfficeServingWireCenterandthemeetpoint.This is theUDITmileagesensitiveelement(for DS-1,DS-3,etc.)based on V&H multiplied by a BillingPercentage(BP).
(E)2.3.12.3 Non-RecurringTermination
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One-time charges apply for a specific work activityassociatedwithinstallationoftheUDIT.Meet PointUDITrequirescoordinated/cooperative testing.
(E)2.3.12.4 Recurring and non-recurring charges for Meet PointUDITarethesameasforthecomparablebandwidthofUDIT.Only one EICT is applied forMeetPointUDIT.
(E)2.4 Ordering Process
(E)2.4.1 Ordering processes and installation intervals are contained
in the Service Interval Guide.UDIT and E-UDIT areorderedviatheASRprocess.
(E)2.4.2 UDIT is ordered with basic installation.Qwest will notifySprintwhentheworkactivityiscomplete.Test resultsperformedbyQwestarenotprovidedtoSprint.E-UDITrequirescoordinated/cooperative installation and testresultswillbeprovided.
(E)2.4.3 UDIT 3/1 multiplexing is provisioned as a complete systemwithterminationsatthehighsideandlowsideICDFframesandallmultiplexingcards.Sprint must ordersettingsforallcardsatthetimeofthemultiplexingrequest.
(E)2.4.4 For UDIT 1/0 multiplexing,the high side is fullyprovisionedwiththeorder.The low side is provisioned when low sidechannelsareordered.Optional card settings are selectedbySprintatthetimeoftheDSOorder.
(E)2.5 Maintenance and Repair
The Parties will use end-to-end automated testing capabilities whereavailabletoisolatetrouble.If the trouble cannot be isolated using anautomatedtestingprocedure,the Parties will test the facilities on theirsideofthedemarcationpointtoidentifythetroublelocation.When thereisnotestpointatthedemarcationpoint,the Parties will perform troubleisolationtoidentifywheretroublepointsexist.Where necessary,thePartieswillpedormcooperativetestingtoisolatethetrouble.Sprintcross-connections will be repaired by Sprint and Qwest cross-connections will be repaired by Qwest.
(E)2.6 Shared Interoffice Transport
This Agreement contains both the UNE rates and market rates for thiscomponentofUnbundledSharedTranspod.UNE Rates apply unless thecustomertobeservedhasfouraccesslinesormoreandthelinesarelocatedinDensityZone1inMSAsspecifiedinSection9.8.2.5.1.In thelattercircumstances,market rates apply.Qwest shall provide SharedInterofficeTransportinanon-discriminatory manner according to the
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following terms and conditions.
(E)2.6.1 Description
Shared Transport is defined as interoffice transmissionfacilitiessharedbymorethanonecarrier,including Qwest,between end office switches,between end office switchesandtandemswitches,and between tandem switches.
(E)2.6.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)2.6.2.1 Shared Transport is only provided withUnbundledLocalSwitchPortsandUnbundledNetworkElement-Platform(UNE-P),as described in this Agreement.The existing routing tables resident in theswitchwilldirectbothQwestandSprinttrafficoverQwest's interoffice messagetrunknetwork.
(E)2.6.2.2 Sprint may custom route operator servicesordirectoryassistancecallstouniqueoperatorservices/directory services trunks.
(E)2.6.3 Rate Elements
Shared Transport will be billed on a minute-of-use basis inaccordancewiththeratedescribedinthisAgreement.
(E)2.6.4 Ordering Process
Shared Transport is ordered with Unbundled Line Port andUnbundledLocalSwitchingviatheLSRprocess.Sharedtransportisassumedtobethechoiceofroutingwhenorderingaport,unless specified differently by Sprint.Installation intervals are incorporated in the UnbundledLinePortandarelistedintheInterconnectandResaleResourceGuide.
(E)2.6.5 Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance and Repair are the sole responsibility ofQwest.
(E)3.UnbundledLoops
(E)3.1 Description
The local loop network element is defined as a transmission facility betweenadistributionframe(or its equivalent)in a Qwest Central Office and the loopdemarcationpointatanendusercustomerpremises,including inside wire
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owned by Qwest.The local loop network element includes all features,functions and capabilities of such transmission facilities.
(E)3.1.1 Analog Voice Grade
Analog Unbundled Loops are available as a two-wire or four-wire voice grade,point-to-point configuration suitable for localexchangetypeserviceswithintheanalogvoicefrequencyrangeof300to3000Hz.Sprint will determine the signalingoptiononatwo-wire loop (LPS or GST).
(E)3.1.2 ISDN
ISDN digital grade loops will support digital transmission of two64Kbpsbearerchannelsandone16Kbpsdatachannel.BRIISDNisa2B+D Basic Rate interface-Integrated ServicesDigitalNetwork(BRI-ISDN)Loop which will meet national ISDNstandardsandconformtoANSIT1.601-1992 and conforms toPowerSpectralDensityMask.Sprint also desires ISDN PRIcapablelooponaBFRbasis.-(details to be determined).
(E)3.1.3 High Capacity
A four-wire DS-1-compatible loop (Digital Grade Loop)is atransmissionpaththatsupportsthetransmissionofdigitalsignalsuptoamaximumbinaryinformationrateof1.544 Mbpsandterminatesinafour-wire electrical interface at the EnduserpremisesandaSprintCollocationnodeataQwestcentraloffice.A DS-1 Digital Grade Loop is capable of operating in afullduplex,time division (digital)multiplexing mode.A DS-1DigitalGradeLoopprovidestransmissioncapacityequivalentto24voicegradechannelswithassociatedsignaling,twenty-four 56 Kbps digital channels when in band signaling isprovidedortwenty-four 64 Kbps channels with the selection oftheClearChannelsignalingoption.
(E)3.2 Loop Specifications
(E)3.2.1 All of the services described in the above section,including DSLcapableloops,may be ordered using mutually agreeable NC/NCIcodes.Within six months of approval of the state InterconnectionAgreement,Qwest agrees to use industry NC codes of LX-N,
LXR-,and LXC-as a short hand notation as to the type ofconditioningthatSprintrequires.Qwest's agreement to use NCcodesdoesnotimposearequirementuponQwesttoincludeNCcodesforeachloopinitsLoopQualificationTooldatabase,or touseNCcodesinotherQwestsystems.
(E)3.2.2 Sprint will identify its transmission equipment by providing theappropriateindustrystandardNCIcodewheresuchcodesareavailable,and where Qwest offers the corresponding DSL capable
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loop.In the event Sprint desires to deploy a new technology whereanindustrystandardNC/NCI combination does not yet exist,thePartieswillworktodevelopsuchcombination.
(E)3.2.3 The Parties agree to work in a cooperative manner to developprocessestoimplementtheuseofNC/NCI codes that allow SprinttoplaceandQwesttoprocessloopordersinanefficientmanner.This Agreement shall not be construed to require either Party tomodify,change,abandon,or modify their respective internalsystems,processes,or mode of business operation except asexpresslyprovidedforwithinthisAgreement.
(E)3.2.4 The parties agree to meet to discuss and resolve loopspecificationconcernsasoftenasneededorrequested by theotherparty.The parties agree to make all reasonableefforts tosolveconflictsinamannerthatminimizesthecosttoeachparty,and that allows each party to operate in a manner that is efficient.
(E)3.2.5 If the parties cannot resolve a conflict they shall use the DisputeResolutionProcessprovidedforintheInterconnectionAgreement.
(E)3.2.6 Nothing in these guidelines shall prohibit either party from takingdifferingpositionsinstateorfederaldockets,or from initiating costdocketsforthisissue.
(E)3.2.7 LXC-,LXR-,LX-N are Telcordia approved NC codes supported bytheOBF.NC code specifications are contained in TelcordiaDocumentsandinQwestTechnicalPublications(e.g.,SR-2275,Issue 3 dated 12/97 entitled,"Notes on the Network",in Section 7
--Transmission and in Qwest technical publication 77384).
(E)3.3 Terms and Conditions
(E)3.3.1 General
Qwest agrees to make available to Sprint all technical parametersthatQwesthasavailabletoitselffortheloopsintheQwestnetwork.
(E)3.3.2 Qwest acknowledges that it is required to update the informationaboutloopsthatitmakesavailabletoSprintwithinareasonabletimeafterreceivingupdatedinformation.
(E)3.3.3 Sprint acknowledges that the information about Qwest loops havenotnecessarilybeenverified,and that such information isprovidedasanaidtoSprintinan"as is"condition and theaccuracyoftheloopparametersarenotwarranted.
(E)3.3.4 Sprint acknowledges that loops are in an "as is"condition subjecttostandardconditioningthatcanbereasonablyperformed.
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Qwest is not contractually obligated under the terms of this
contract to provide Sprint with a loop that meets the NC code
Sprint has specified when to do so would require Qwest to do
more than normal conditioning of the requested loop.
(E)3.3.5 Sprint recognizes that a request for conditioning requires a "loop
design"process and that Qwest will have to do a records search
to identify where loading and bridged taps are located on the loop
before dispatching a technician to perform the field work.
(E)3.3.6 Upon removal of the known loading and bridged taps,Qwest will
test the loop,to the same extent Qwest tests loops when
provisioning similar services for its own customers,to determine if
the loop meets the guidelines associated with the NC code
conveyed to Qwest from Sprint.
(E)3.3.7 lf Qwest identifies additional loads or bridged taps at the time it
tests the loop,the removal of the loads or bridged taps will be
performed by the Qwest technician if Sprint has provided prior
approval.If Sprint has not provided prior approval to do additional
work then Qwest will report to Sprint its findings.
(E)3.3.8 The additional work identified by Qwest will be scheduled if Sprint
agrees to pay the applicable charges,if any.
(E)3.3.9 Qwest shall be permitted to charge Sprint for the conditioning
work performed to the extent agreed upon by the parties,and in
the absence of an agreement,to the extent permitted by
applicable state laws or agency rules.
(E)3.3.10 If a loop cannot be reasonably conditioned (e.g.,removing bridged
taps and loads)to meet the NC code specifications as requested
by Sprint,Sprint will either accept the loop in the then existing
condition,or will cancel its order for the loop.Sprint will be
responsible for any applicable conditioning charges Qwest has
incurred up to the time the order is cancelled.
(E)3.3.11 If Qwest cannot provide Sprint with a loop sufficient to support the
service desired by Sprint's customer,then Sprint will notify their
customer that,for technical reasons,it cannot provide that
customer with the requested service;Sprint will not disparage
Qwest or imply to the customer that Qwest is at fault for Sprint's
inability to provide the requested service.
(E)3.3.12 When Sprint purchases a local loop from Qwest it shall have an
exclusive right to the use of that loop.
(E)3.3.13 The loop may include its attached electronics,including
multiplexing equipment used to derive the loop transmission
capacity except for electronics used to provide advanced services.
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(E)3.3.14 Qwest will modify the loops it provides Sprint on the same basis itmodifiesthelooptoprovideequivalentservicestoitsowncustomers,at Sprint's cost.Sprint may request additionalmodificationstomeetitsuniqueserviceofferingsandQwestwillnotunreasonablywithholdperformingsuchmodifications,atSprint's cost.If Qwest cannot provide Sprint with the loop asordered,Qwest will advise Sprint of available alternatives.
(E)3.3.15 The actual loop facilities may utilize various technologies orcombinationsoftechnologies.When Sprint requests anunbundledloopcurrentlyprovidedbyQwest's integrated DigitalLoopCarrier(IDLC)or other similar technologies,Qwest will movetherequestedunbundledlooptoasparecablepair,universaldigitalloopcarrier,or other transmission equipment for thepurposeofunbundlingtheloop.If,however,no spare unbundledloopisavailable,Qwest will,within the standard FOC interval,orassoonasQwestisawarethereisnofacility,notify Sprint of thelackofavailablefacilities.Where no spare facilities are available,Sprint may pursue other options,including those found in theSubloopUnbundlingsectionofthisAgreementorsubmitarequestforquoteforaconstructionquotefornewfacilities.However,the Parties agree that Qwest is not bound by law toconstructsuchfacilities.
(E)3.3.15.1 When Sprint requests a Basic Rate ISDN capableLoop,Qwest will dispatch a technician to provideanExtensionTechnologythatmayincludetheplacementofrepeaters,either Central Office or inthefield,or BRITES cards in both the COT and RT
in order to make the Loop ISDN Capable.TheISDNCapableLoopmayalsorequireconditioning,(e.g.,removal of loads or bridged taps).Sprint willbechargedanExtensionTechnologyrecurringchargeinadditiontotheunbundledLooprecurringchargeasspecifiedinPartHofthisAgreement.
(E)3.3.15.2 When Sprint requests a DS1 Capable Loop,Qwestwillinstalltheelectronicsatbothendsincludinganyintermediaterepeaters.The DSi CapableLoopmayalsorequireconditioning,(e.g.,removalofloadsorbridgedtaps).If required,Sprint will bechargedconditioningchargesinadditiontotheUnbundledLooprecurringcharge.
(E)3.3.15.3 When Sprint requests an ADSL Qualified Loop,Qwest will pre-qualify the requested circuit byutilizingtheexistingtelephonenumberoraddresstodeterminewhetheritmeetsADSLspecifications.If a circuit qualifies for ADSL then conditioning isnotrequired.The qualification process tests thecircuitforcompliancewiththedesignrequirements
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specified in Technical Publication 77384.
(E)3.3.15.4 Qwest reserves the right to limit the provisioning ofBRI,XDSL and/or DS1 capable loops in someareasservedbyLoopfacilitiesand/or transmissionequipmentthatarenotcompatiblewithBRI,XDSLand/or DS1 service.Such limitations as necessaryfortechnicalfeasibilitywillnotprejudiceSprint'sservicesascomparedtoothers,including Qwest's.
(E)3.3.15.5 To the extent Sprint purchases an unbundled looptoprovideISDN,XDSL or DS1 services,such useoftheloopwillbeidentifiedonthelooporderbyusingtheappropriateNC/NCl code.Qwest willconditionloopsfortelecommunicationsservicesrequiringloopsunfetteredbyanyinterveningequipmentsothatSprintmayprovideavarietyoftelecommunicationsservicesbyattachingappropriateterminalequipmentattheends.Conditioning charges may apply when Qwestconditionssuchloopstomeettherequestedtransmissionstandard.
(E)3.3.16 Unbundled Loops are provided in accordance with thespecifications,interfaces and parameters described in Qwest'sTechnicalPublication77384.Qwest's sole obligation is toprovideandmaintainUnbundledLoopsinaccordancewithsuchspecifications,interfaces and parameters.Qwest does notwarrantthatUnbundledLoopsarecompatiblewithanyspecificfacilitiesorequipmentorcanbeusedforanyparticularpurposeorservice.Transmission characteristics may vary depending on thedistancebetweenSprint's end user and Qwest's end office andmayvaryduetocharacteristicsbeyondthecontrolofQwest.Qwest,in order to properly maintain and modernize the network,may make necessary modifications and changes to the UNEs initsnetworkonanasneededbasis.Such changes may result inminorchangestotransmissionparameters.Changes that affectnetworkinteroperabilityrequireadvancenoticepursuanttotheNoticeofChangesSectionofthisAgreement.
(E)3.3.17 Installation Options
(E)3.3.17.1 Sprint has four installation options available whenorderinganUnbundledLoop.Depending upon thetypeofLoopordered(analog or digital capable),the rates for the installation options will vary.
(E)3.3.17.2 Basic installation Option for Existing Service
The Basic Installation option may be ordered forexisting(reuse)service only.For an existing Qwest
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or other Sprint end user changing to Sprint,theBasicInstallationoptionisa"lift and lay"procedurewithnoassociatedcircuittesting.Qwest "lifts"theLoopfromitscurrentterminationand"lays"it on anewterminationconnectingtoSprint.Qwest willnotifySprintwhentheworkactivityiscomplete.
(E)3.3.17.3 Basic installation with Performance Testing OptionforNewService.
The Basic Installation with Performance Testingoptionfornewservicemaybeorderedfornewserviceonly.For new service that has notpreviouslyexisted,Qwest will complete the circuitwiringpertheWORDdocumentand/or the serviceorder.Qwest will perform the required performanceteststoensurethenewcircuitmeetstherequiredparameterlimits.The test results are recorded asbenchmarksforfuturetestingpurposes.The testresultsareforwardedtoSprintbyQwest.
(E)3.3.17.4 Coordinated Installation With Cooperative TestingOption
The Coordinated Installation with CooperativeTestingoptionmaybeorderedforneworexistingservice.For an existing Qwest or other Sprint enduserchangingtoSprint,the CoordinatedInstallationoptionisa"lift and lay"procedure withcooperativetesting.Sprint has the option ofdesignatingaspecificappointmenttimewhentheorderisplaced.If no appointment time is specifiedwhentheorderisinitiated,Sprint will provide suchinformationtoQwestatleast48hourspriortothedesiredappointmenttime.At the appointmenttime,Qwest will "lift"the Loop from its currentterminationand"lay"it on its new terminationconnectingtoSprint.Qwest will complete therequiredperformancetestsandperformothertestingasrequestedbySprint.Testing requestedbySprintthatexceedstestingrequirementscontainedinQwest's Technical Publication 77384willbebilledtoSprint.Test results will be recordedasbenchmarksforfuturetestingandwillbeforwardedtoSprint.
(E)3.3.17.5 Upon Sprint's request,Qwest will provide at thecustomer's premise a properly terminated drop attheNetworkinterfaceDevice(NID)or demarcation.Continuity is established from the Sprint tie cablepair,through any intermediate field cross connect
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points,and is properly terminated at the NID.In anattempttoavoidadditionaltruckrollsbehindaserviceorder,Sprint will provide a toll free numberforusebyQwestfieldtechnicians.When thismethodofordercompletionisused,the SprintOperationscenterwillimmediatelytesttheloopcondition,and accept or reject the loop based onthetestresults.Qwest will attempt to reach Sprintfromthesiteforten(10)minutes.If there is noansweronthetollfreenumberafterten(10)minutes,Qwest will assume the loop is acceptedandtheorderiscompletedandSprintwillbesentcompletionnotification.
(E)3.3.17.6 Coordinated Installation Without Testing forExistingService
Coordinated installation without Testing may beorderedfor2-wire analog loop start or ground startunbundledLoops.For an existing Qwest or otherSprintenduserchangingtoSprint,this optionremainsa"lift and lay"procedure,but offers Sprinttheabilitytocoordinatetheconversionactivity,allowing Sprint's end user to pre-plan for minimalserviceinterruption.At Sprint's designated time,Qwest will contact Sprint with notification that theworkactivityisbeginning.If no appointment time isspecifiedwhentheorderisinitiated,Sprint willprovidesuchinformationtoQwestatleast48hourspriortothedesiredappointmenttime.At theappointmenttime,Qwest "lifts"the Loop from itscurrentterminationand"lays"it on its newterminationconnectingtoSprint.Once the workhasbeencompleted,Qwest will notify Sprint thatthe"lift and lay"procedure has been completed.
(E)3.3.18 Multiplexing of the Unbundled Loop.Sprint may order multiplexingforUnbundledLoopsunderthesamemultiplexingprovisionsandpricingasprovidedintheUDITSectionofthisPartE.
(E)3.4 Rate Elements
The following Unbundled Loop rate elements are contained in Part H ofthisAgreement:
(E)3.4.1 Unbundled Loop recurring monthly rates.
(E)3.4.2 Unbundled Loop non-recurring installation charges based on theinstallationoptionrequested.
(E)3.4.3 DS1 or DS3 Regeneration non-recurring charge as described
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earlier in this Section.
(E)3.4.4 Basic Rate ISDN Extension Technology recurring charge asdescribedearlierinthisSection.
(E)3.4.5 Qwest shall be permitted to charge Sprint for the conditioningworkperformedtotheextentagreeduponbytheparties,and intheabsenceofanagreement,to the extent permitted byapplicablestatelawsoragencyrules.Nothing in these guidelinesshallprohibiteitherpartyfromtakingdifferingpositionsinstateorfederaldockets,or from initiating cost dockets for this issue.
(E)3.5 Ordering Process
(E)3.5.1 The Parties agree to work cooperatively to develop a process forconveyinginformationfromSprinttoQwestregardingtherequirementsforconditioning.
(E)3.5.2 Sprint agrees,prior to placing orders for loops,to pre-qualify theQwestloopsandtodetermineifthedesiredloopsmeet,or couldbemadetoreasonablymeet,Sprint's desired technicalrequirementsfortheloops.Qwest may create additional loopinformationdatabases.When Qwest makes a new databaseavailabletoSprint,Sprint agrees to accept the new databases inlieuoftheexistingLoopQualificationTool,provided that itcontainsallinformationSprintcurrentlyusesintheexisting LoopQualificationdatabase.
(E)3.5.3 Sprint agrees when placing orders for unbundled loops that it willidentifywhetherconditioningisrequiredbasedontheinformationavailableintheLoopQualificationTool.If conditioning is notrequested,Qwest may assume the loop,in the condition it thenexists,will meet Sprint's technical requirements.
(E)3.5.4 Within six months of approval of the state InterconnectionAgreement,Qwest agrees to use industry NC codes of LX-N,LXR-,and LXC-as a short hand notation as to the type ofconditioningthatSprintrequires.Qwest's agreement to use NCcodesdoesnotimposearequirementuponQwesttoincludeNCcodesforeachloopinitsLoopQualificationTooldatabase,or touseNCcodesinotherQwestsystems.
(E)3.6 Loop Information Tool
(E)3.6.1 Description
(E)3.6.1.1 Qwest's Loop Information Tool will provide Sprint with thenecessaryinformationtoassistSprintindeterminingifaloopqualifiesforxDSLsenticebasedonavailableQwestrecords.To access the IMA electronic Loop InformationTool,Sprint will request an ADSL Loop Qualification pre-
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order transaction and enter the end users telephonenumberorstreetaddress.The response screen displays
the following information:
The number of lines.
The results of the ADSL qualifications test.
The loop description for all loops tested.Sprint will
receive the following raw,unfiltered cable data as
reflected in Qwest's data records:
The total loop length in kilofeet.
The total bridged tap,length in kilofeet.
The insertion loss for non-loaded loops (indecibels)calculated at 196-kilohertzfrequency
with 135-ohm termination.
The circuit type:copper or pair gain.
The number of pairs available;
The loop loading information.
The composition of the loop material,including,but not
limited to,fiber optics or copper.
The loop length to include the length and location of
each type of transmission media.
The wire gauge(s)of the loop.
Qwest will provide the raw data that is currently available,
however,Qwest is not able to guarantee the accuracy.
The Loop Information raw data is provided AS IS,WITHALLFAULTS.
(E)3.6.1.2 The Loop Information Tool will enable Sprint to determine
if the loop is qualified to support its desired type of xDSL
service.Additionally,the loop make-up informationenablesSprinttodeterminethetypeoflooptoorderandwhetherconditioningisnecessary.
(E)3.6.1.3 In addition,Qwest will provide Loop information based onindividualzipcodeoftheendusersinaparticularwire
center,NXX code,or any other basis that Qwest provides
such information to itself.
(E)3.6.1.4 At such time that OBF has established guidelines for pre-order loop qualification,the Parties will cooperate toimplementpre-order loop qualification functions baseduponsuchguidelines.
(E)3.6.1.5 When Qwest cannot provide a loop that is equal to thespecificationsrequestedbySprintthroughtheNC/NCl
coded order,Qwest will reject the order back to Sprint with
all applicable rejection information.
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(E)3.6.1.6 All Unbundled Loops are ordered via an LSR.InformationoncompletingtheLSRiscontainedintheInterconnect&Resale Resource Guide.
(E)3.6.1.7 The installation intervals for the Analog,Non-LoadedLoopsandDigitalCapableLoopsaredefinedinQwest'sInterconnect&Resale Resource Guide.The interval willstartwhenQwestreceivesacompleteandaccurateLocalSenriceRequest(LSR).This interval may be impacted byordervolumesandloadcontrolconsiderations.Refer toQwest's Interconnect &Resale Resource Guide whenorderingmultipleLoops(up to 25)at the same location.Ifmorethantwenty-five orders are issued at the sameaddress,the request will be handled on an individual casebasis.Related orders with related orders will be physicallyworkedwithinthesamecalendarday.
(E)3.6.1.8 When ordering Unbundled Loops,Sprint is responsible forobtainingorprovidingfacilitiesandequipmentthatarecompatiblewiththeservice.
(E)3.6.1.9 When applicable,Sprint will be responsible for providingbatteryanddialtonetoitsconnectionpointtwobusinessdayspriortotheduedateontheserviceorder.
(E)3.6.1.10 LSRs are processed through the Interconnect ServiceCenter.Refer to Qwest's interconnect &Resale ResourceGuidefortheappropriatecut-off times for order receipt.
(E)3.6.1.11 Firm Order Confirmation (FOC)will be sent on allUnbundledLoopfirmorderrequests.Refer to Qwest'sInterconnect&Resale Resource Guide for the FOCinterval.
(E)3.6.1.12 Qwest will provide Design Layout Records (DLR)whenrequestedontermsandconditionsconsistentwithQwestendusers.
(E)3.6.1.13 Qwest will provide jeopardy notification that is similar tothatprovidedtoQwestendusers.
(E)3.6.1.14 Qwest will provide completion notification that is similar tothatprovidedtoQwestendusers.
(E)3.6.1.15 Miscellaneous Charges may include Due Date ChangeCharges,Design Change Charges,Cancellation Charges,Additional Dispatch Charge,Expedite Order Charge,Additional Engineering,Installation Out of Hours,Maintenance of Service,Premises Work Charges,Additional Cooperative Testing,Non-Scheduled Testing,
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Automatic Scheduled Testing,Cooperative ScheduledTesting,Manual Testing,Manual Scheduled Testing.Rates are contained in the applicable state Tariff.
(E)3.6.2 Maintenance and Repair
(E)3.6.2.1 When Sprint orders a specified Local Loop,Qwest shall meet andmaintaintherequiredphysicalloopcharacteristicsasoriginallydelivered.If for any reason conditioning or modifications arerequiredtoreturnthelooptotheoriginalloopdesign,or,to theextentcontrolledbyQwest,to the original characteristics of theloop,such modifications will be made by Qwest at no cost toSprint.If Sprint requests a modification to the original loopdesign,such modification will be made at a cost to Sprint.If aSprintproducthasbeeninstalledbut,at Sprint's option,Sprintusesthelooptoprovideadifferentproductthatexceedstheoriginaldesignedcapacityofafacility,i.e.,interferes with otherservices,a mutuallyagreed upon process will be developed toresolvetheserviceproblem.
(E)3.6.2.2 Sprint is responsible for its own end user base and will have theresponsibilityforresolutionofanyservicetroublereport(s)from itsendusers.Sprint will perform trouble isolation on the UnbundledLoopandanyassociatedUNEspriortoreportingtroubletoQwest.Qwest will work cooperatively with Sprint to resolve trouble reportswhenthetroubleconditionhasbeenisolatedandfoundtobewithinaportionofQwest's network.The Parties will cooperate indevelopingmutuallyacceptabletestreportstandards.When thetroubleisnotinQwest's network,Sprint shall be chargedmaintenancechargesinaccordancewiththeapplicabletimeandmaterialschargesinQwest's Tariff.Billing of Time and Materialswillbeaccompaniedbysufficientdetailtoverifysuchcharges.
(E)3.6.2.3 Qwest will perform tests to isolate the service trouble.If notroubleisfound,Qwest will notify Sprint.If the trouble is isolatedtotheCentralOffice,or a Qwest facility,Qwest will repair,withoutcharge,as long as the trouble is not attributed to Sprint'sCollocationequipment,cabling,and/or cross connects.If thetroubleisattributedtoSprint's Collocation equipment,cabling orcrossconnects,Qwest will notify Sprint and charges will apply.Ifthetroubleisontheenduser's side of the NID,the trouble will bereferredbacktoSprintandchargeswillapplyfortroubleisolation.
(E)3.6.2.4 Sprint will have responsibility for testing its equipment,networkfacilitiesandtheUnbundledLoopfacility.If Qwest performs testsoftheUnbundledLoopfacilityatSprint's request,and the fault isnotinQwestfacilities,a trouble isolation charge shall apply.
(E)3.6.2.5 Spectrum Management
(E)3.6.2.5.1 Qwest will implement spectrum management
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practices that provide methods to resolve servicedegradationcausedbydisturbersonnearbypairswhenthereareindustrystandardsadoptedforspectrummanagement.Methods may includeformsofbindermanagementdesignedtoprotectservicesfromtheeffectsofknowndisturbers.
(E)3.6.2.5.2 Qwest reserves the right to limit the provisioning ofBRIandDS1capableloopsinsomeareasservedbyloopfacilitiesand/or transmission equipmentthatarenotcompatiblewithBRIand/or DS1service.Qwest reserves the right to make somecablesunavailabletoSprint,itself,and othersimilarlysituatedthirdpartytelecommunicationscarriersbasedonspectrummanagementconsiderations.
(E)4.Network Interface Device (NID)
(E)4.1 Description
The NID is an independent UNE which provides a technology neutralinterfacebetweenQwest's loop distribution plant and the customerpremiseswiringandincludesallfeatures,functions,and capabilities ofthedevice.The NID provides a protective ground connection,providesprotectionagainstlightningandotherhighvoltagesurgesandiscapableofterminatingcablessuchastwistedpaircable.If Sprint ordersunbundledLoopsonareusebasis,the existing drop and Qwest's NIDmayremaininplaceandcontinuetocarrythesignaltotheenduser'sequipment.
(E)4.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)4.2.1 Qwest shall allow Sprint access to the network interface deviceasrequiredunderFCCrules.
(E)4.2.2 Any costs associated with Sprint connecting its facilities to theQwestNIDwillbetheresponsibilityofSprint.
(E)4.2.3 ff Sprint purchases an unbundled loop,Sprint may provide itsownNIDorhaveQwestprovidetheNID.
(E)4.2.4 If Sprint installs its own NID,Sprint may connect its NID to theQwestNIDbyplacingacross-connect between the two.WhenprovisioningaNIDtoNIDconnection,Sprint will isolate theQwestfacilityintheNIDinamannerthatdoesnotdamagetheQwestfacility.At no time will either Party remove or rearrangetheotherParty's NID and associated facilities.
(E)4.2.5 Qwest will retain sole ownership of the Qwest NID and its
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contents on Qwest's side.Qwest will not conduct wholesaleNIDchange-outs,or inventory NID locations.However,if theQwestNIDisfoundtobedefectiveorofatechnologywhichQwestwouldchangetheNIDinthenormalcourseofupgradingitsnetworkforitsendusers(e.g.,carbon type),Qwest will at nochargetoSprint,replace the NID.
(E)4.3 Rate Elements
(E)4.3.1 ff Sprint requests a non-modular unit to be replaced with amodularNID,Qwest will do so.Charges will be assessed for theNIDandthetechnician's installation and travel time.Any costsassociatedwithQwest's connection of Sprint's NID to Qwest'sNID,will be the responsibility of Sprint.This is a non-recurringchargeandiscontainedinPartHofthisAgreement.
(E)4.3.2 Recurring rates for the NID are contained in Part H.The recurringNIDratemaybeincludedinacombinedpricewiththeunbundledloop.In such situations,if ordered by the Commission,the NIDrateelementwillberemovedfromthelooppriceandwillbeaddedintoPartHasaseparaterateelement.
(E)4.4 Ordering Process
When Sprint submits an LSR for an Unbundled Loop,Sprint will indicate intheLoopServiceformifamodularNIDisrequiredattheenduser'slocation.
(E)4.5 Maintenance and Repair
If Qwest is dispatched to a location and finds the existing protector in a stateofdisrepair,the protector will be replaced with a new modular NID at no costtoSprint.If Qwest is dispatched to an end user's location on a maintenanceissueandfindsthemodularNIDtobedefective,Qwest will replace thedefectiveelementor,if beyond repair,the entire device.
(E)5.Local Tandem Switching
Qwest shall provide local tandem switching capability as described below pursuant totheFCCrules.Notwithstanding,Qwest shall not be required to unbundle local tandemswitchingcapabilityforSprintenduserswithfourormorevoicegrade(DSO)equivalentsorlines,and when said end users are located in Qwest tandem switches located in:
The top 50 Metropolitan Statistical Areas as set forth in Appendix B of the ThirdReportandOrder,and
In Density Zone 1,as defined in Section 69.123 on January 1,1999.
MSA CLLI Wire Center NameDenverDNVRCOCHCapitolHillDNVRCOCPCurtisPark
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DNVRCODC Dry CreekDNVRCOMADenverMainDNVRCONODenverNorthMPLS/St.Paul MPLSMNDT Minn.DowntownSTPLMNBESt.Paul BeechSTPLMNMKSt.Paul MarketPhoenixPHNXAZMAPhoenixMainPHNXAZNOPhoenixNorthPortlandPLTDOR69PortlandCapitolSaltLakeCitySLKCUTMASaltLakeMainSeattle/Tacoma STTLWA06 Seattle MainSTTLWAELSeattleElliottWyomingNONE
(E)5.1 Description
(E)5.1.1 The local tandem switching capability establishes a temporarytransmissionpathbetweentwootherswitches,but notincludingthetransportneededtocompletethecall.The localtandemswitchingcapabilityalsoincludesthefunctionsthatarecentralizedinlocaltandemsratherthaninseparateendofficeswitches.A host/remote end office configuration is not aTandemSwitchingarrangement.
The local tandem switching capability includes:
Trunk connect facilities,which include,but are not limitedto,the connection between trunk termination at a crossconnectpanelandswitchtrunkcard.
The basic switch trunk function of connecting trunks totrunks;and
The functions that are centralized in tandem switches (asdistinguishedfromseparateendofficeswitches),includingbutnotlimitedto,call recording,the routing of calls tooperatorservices,and signaling conversion features.
(E)5.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)5.2.1 If Sprint obtains its local tandem switching from a third partytandemprovider,tandem to tandem connections will berequiredbetweenQwestandthethirdpartytandemprovider.
(E)5.2.2 Port access to the local tandem switch is provided in DS1increments.
(E)5.3 Technical Requirements
(E)5.3.1 The requirements for Local Tandem Switching include,but arenotlimitedto,the following:
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(E)5.3.2 Local Tandem Switching shall preserve CLASS/LASS featuresandCallerIDastrafficisprocessed.
(E)5.3.3 To the extent technically available,Local Tandem Switchingshallrecordbillableevents,on the same basis Qwest recordssucheventsforitself,and send them to the area billing centersdesignedbySprint.
(E)5.3.4 Local Tandem Switching shall control congestion usingcapabilitiessuchasAutomaticCongestionControlandNetworkRoutingOverflow.Congestion control provided or imposed onSprinttrafficshallbeatparitywithcontrolsbeingprovidedorimposedonQwesttraffic(e.g.Qwest shall not intentionally andselectivelyblockSprinttrafficandleaveitstrafficunaffectedorlessaffected).
(E)5.4 Rate Elements
(E)5.4.1 A DS1 Trunk Port is a 4-wire DSi trunk side switch portterminatingataDS1demarcationpointandincursanon-recurring charge.Each DS1 Tandem Trunk Port includes asubsetof24DSOchannelscapableofsupportinglocalmessagetypetrafficandincursanon-recurring charge toestablishtrunkgroupmembers.
(E)5.4.2 Use of Local Tandem Switching is billed on an originating perminuteofusebasis.
(E)5.5 Ordering Process
(E)5.5.1 Ordering intervals for Unbundled Switch Ports and switch-activated Vertical Features are contained in the Interconnect &Resale Resource Guide.This interval may be impacted byordervolumesandloadcontrolconsiderations.The interval willstartwhenQwestreceivesacompleteandaccurateLineServiceRequest/Access Service Request (LSR/ASR).Thisdateisconsideredthestartoftheserviceintervaliftheorderisreceivedpriorto3:00 p.m.The service interval will begin onthenextbusinessdayforservicerequestsreceivedafter3:00p.m.This interval may be impacted by order volumes and loadcontrolconsiderations.The following service intervals havebeenestablished:
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EXHIBIT C
SERVICE INTERVAL TABLES
1.0 Unbundled Loops Service Interval Table:
(a.)Established Service Intervals for voice grade 2-wire and 4-wire analog UnbundledLoops:
High Density Low Density
a)1-8 lines 5 business days 6 business days
b)9-16 lines 6 business days 7 business days
c)17-24 lines 7 business days 8 business days
(b.)Established Service Intervals for 2-wire and 4-wire non-loaded,ISDN capable,DS1 capable andADSLqualifiedUnbundledLoops:
High Density Low Density
a)1-8 lines 5 business days 8 business days
b)9-16 lines6 business days 9 business days
c)17-24 lines 7 business days 10 business days
(c.)Established Service Intervals for DS3 capable Unbundled Loops:
High Density Low Density
a)1-3 lines 7 business days 9 business days
b)4 or more ICB ICB
2.0 Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transport Service Interval Table:
Installation RepairProductServicesOrderedCommitmentsCommitments'UDIT,000AE,
DSO 1 to 8 High Density.Five (5)4 hrs.High DensityBusinessDays
4 hrs.Low DensityLowDensity:Six (6)
Business Days
9 to 16 High Density:Six (6)4 hrs.High DensityBusinessDays
4 hrs.Low DensityLowDensity:Seven (7)
Business Days
17 to 24 High Density:Seven (7)4 hrs.High Density
Business Days 4 hrs.Low DensityLowDensity:Eight (8)
Business Days
25 or more ICB ICB
DS1 1 to 8 High Density:Five (5)4 hrs High Density
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Business Days
Low Density:Eight (8)4 hrs Low DensityBusinessDays
9 to 16 High Density:Six (6)4 hrs High DensityBusinessDays
Low Density:Nine (9)4 hrs Low DensityBusinessDays
17 to 24 High Density:Seven (7)4 hrs High DensityBusinessDays
Low Density:Ten (10)4 hrs Low DensityBusinessDays
25 or more ICB 4 hrsDS31to3CircuitsHighDensity:Seven (7)4 hrs High DensityBusinessDays
i Low Density:Nine (9)Business Days 4 HRS LOW
DENSITY4ormoreCircuitsICB4hrsOC3andHigheriormoreCircuitsICB4hrsRiblWNNEURWWWMMMimmlimilm-SEEIERNimmmimWWWEBilimmim-BREmilliimilm-IIElim-IRUDITDSO,DS1 1 to 24 Circuits Five (5)Business Days
25 or more Circuits ICBUDITDS31to24CircuitsSeven (7)Business Days25ormoreCircuitsICB
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3.0 Unbundled Local SwitchingService Interval Table:
Installation RepairProductServicesOrderedCommitmentsCommitmentsMMMMIMiWWMIEWW¾MMMM BiliBRMERIMEREMERREUnbundledSwitching-Line Side 1 to 8 High Density:Five (5)24 hrs.HighAnalogWithLineClassCode(LCC)Business Days Densityalreadysupportedinrequestedswitch.
Low Density:Six (6)
Business Days
24 HRS.LOW
DENSITY9-16 High Density:Six (6)24 hrs.High
Business Days Density
Low Density:Seven (7)
Business Days 24 hrs.Low
Density
17 to 24 High Density:Seven (7)24 hrs.High
Business Days Density
Low Density:Eight (8)Business Days 24 hrs.Low
Density
25 or more ICB 24 hrs.Unbundled Switching -Line Side 1 to 19 Two (2)Business Days
,
24 hrs.OOSAnalog-Existing -Vertical Feature(s)48 hrs.AS(Features change without inward line
activity and not impacting the design of
the circuit.)
20 to 39 Four (4)Business Days 24 hrs.OOS
48 hrs.AS
40 or more ICB 24 hrs.OOS
48 hrs.ASUnbundledSwitching-Line Side ICB 24 hrs.Analog New Line Class Code (LCC)ordered through customized routingUnbundledSwitching-BRI-ISDN i to 3 Lines High Density:Seven (7)24 hrs.HighLine-side Port.With a Qwest standard Business Days DensityconfigurationandLineClassCode
(LCC)already supported in the Low Density:ICB 24 hrs.LowrequestedswitchDensity
4 or more ICB 24 hrs.
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Installation RepairProductServicesOrderedCommitmentsCommitmentsUnbundledSwitching-BRI-ISDN 1 to 3 Lines High Density:Seventeen 24 hrs.HighLine-side Port.With non-standard (17)Business Days DensityconfigurationandLineClassCode(includes 10 days for(LCC)already supported in the complex translations.)24 hrs.LowrequestedswitchDensity
Low Density:ICB
4 or more ICB 24 hrs.Unbundled Switching -BRI-ISDN ICB 24 hrs.Line-side Port.Non supported Line
Class Code (LCC)ordered through
Customized Routing
Unbundled Switching -DS1 Trunk i to 8 Ports High Density:Five (5)24 hrs.HighPortBusinessDaysDensity
Low Density:Six (6)24 hrs.Low
Business Days Density
9 to 16 Ports High Density:Six (6)24 hrs.High
Business Days Density
Low Density:Seven (7)24 hrs.Low
Business Days Density
17 to 24 Ports High Density:Seven (7)24 hrs.HighBusinessDaysDensity
Low Density:Eight (8)24 hrs.Low
Business Days Density
25 or more Ports ICB 24 hrs.
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Installation RepairProductServicesOrderedCommitmentsCommitmentsUnbundledSwitching-Message High Density Seven (7)Business Days 24 hrs.Trunk Groups
Translation questionnaire required
Routing to trunks is ordered
1 TO 24separatelyasCustomizedRouting
DS1 trunk port &UDIT in place.
Eight (8)Business Days 24 hrs.
25 TO 48
Ten (10)Business Days 24 hrs.
49 TO 72
Twelve (12)Business 24 hrs.
73 TO 96 Days
Fourteen (14)Business 24 hrs.
97 TO 120 Days
Fifteen (15)Business 24 hrs.
121 TO 144 Days
Sixteen (16)Business 24 hrs.
145 TO 168 Days
Eighteen (18)Business 24 hrs.
169 TO 240 Days
ICB 24 hrs.
241 OR MORE
Eighteen (18)Business 24 hrs.
LOW DENSITY Days
1 to 24
Nineteen (19)Business 24 hrs.
25 TO 72 Days
Twenty (20)Business 24 hrs.
73 TO 120 Days
ICB 24 hrs.
121 OR MORE
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Product Services Ordered Commitments CommitmentsUnbundledSwitching-Two Way and High Density:Five (5)24 hrs.High
DID Equivalent Group
1 TO 8 TRUNKS Business Days Density(add/change/increase)
DS1 trunk port in place Low Density:Six (6)24 hrs.Low
Business Days Density
High Density:Six (6)24 hrs.High
9 TO 16 TRUNKS Business Days Density
Low Density:Seven (7)24 hrs.Low
Business Days Density
High Density:Seven (7)24 hrs.High
17 TO 24 TRUNKS Business Days Density
Low Density:Eight (8)24 hrs.Low
Business Days Density
ICB 24 hrs.
25 OR MORE TRUNKS
Unbundled Switching -PRI-ISDN High Density:Five (5)4 hrs.HighCapableTrunk-Side
1 TO 8 Business Days DensityDSiTrunkportinplace
Low Density:Six (6)4 hrs.Low Density
Business Days
High Density:Six (6)4 hrs.High
9 TO 16 Business Days Density
Low Density:Seven (7)4 hrs.Low Density
Business Days
High Density:Seven (7)4 hrs.High
17 TO 24 Business Days Density
Low Density:Eight (8)4 hrs.Low Density
Business Days
ICB 4 hrs.
25 OR MORE
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(E)6.Local Circuit Switching Capability
(E)6.1 Description
(E)6.1.1 Local Circuit Switching Capability provides the functionalityrequiredtoconnecttheappropriatelinesortrunkswiredtotheMainDistributingFrame(MDF)or Digital Cross-Connect (DSX)panel to a desired line or trunk.Such functionality shall includeallofthefeatures,functions,and capabilities of the switchingportforSprintthatQwestprovidesforitsownservices.Local
Circuit Switching Capability includes the following components:
(E)6.1.1.1 Line-side switching includes,but is not limited to,connection to an ICDF where a cross-connect to a
loop may be obtained and a switch card withconnectiontothecard.
(E)6.1.1.2 Trunk-side switching includes,but is not limited to,connection to trunk cross-connect and trunk card
with features and functions.
(E)6.1.1.3 Functionality may include,but is not limited to:line
signaling and signaling software,digit reception,dialed number translations,call screening,routing,
recording,call supervision,dial tone,switching,telephone number provisioning,white page listing,
all other features that the switch is capable ofproviding,including but not limited to,customer
calling,customer local area signaling service
features,and Centrex,as well as any technicallyfeasiblecustomizedroutingfunctionsprovidedby
the switch.
(E)6.1.2 Notwithstanding,Qwest shall not be required to unbundle localcircuitswitchingcapabilityforSprintenduserswithfouror
more voice grade (DSO)equivalents or lines,and when said
end users are located in Qwest local circuit switches located in:
(E)6.1.2.1 The top 50 Metropolitan Statistical Areas as set
forth in Appendix B of the Third Report and Order,
and
(E)6.1.2.2 In Density Zone 1,as defined in Section 69.123 on
January 1,1999.
(E)6.2 Description
(E)6.2.1 Unbundled Analog Line Port
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The Unbundled Analog line port is a two-wire connection from
the MDF to the ICDF,as defined in Section (D)1.1.5,(orequivalentconnectedwithanEICT)that allows the provisioning
of vertical features.A non-recurring charge applies to establish
the line side port.
Vertical features are software attributes on end office switches.Vertical features for the Unbundled Analog Line Port are
available separately,but not limited to,the following:
Call Hold
Call Transfer
Three Way Calling
Call Pickup
Call Waiting -Terminating/Cancel Call Waiting
Distinctive Ringing
Speed Call Long -Customer Change
Station Dial Conferencing (6-way)
Call Forwarding Busy Line
Call Forwarding Don't Answer
Call Forwarding Variable
Call Forwarding Variable Remote
CLASS -Call Waiting ID
CLASS -Calling Name &Number
CLASS -Calling Number Delivery
CLASS -Calling Number Delivery -Block
CLASS -Continuous Redial
CLASS -Last Call Return
CLASS -Priority Calling
CLASS -Selective Call Forwarding
CLASS -Selective Call Rejection
CLASS -Anonymous Call Rejection
Automatic Callback Calling/Ring Again *
Call Park (Store &Retrieve)
Dial Call Waiting *
Directed Call Pick Up with Barge In *
Message Waiting Indication A/V
*Trunk Answer Any Station
*=lowa only
Sprint may request features that are not listed above but are
activated in a Qwest end office on a individual case basis.Sprint may request features that are not activated in a Qwest
end office using the BFR process.
(E)6.2.2 Unbundled BRI ISDN Digital Line Port
(E)6.2.2.1 Basic Rate Interface Integrated Services Digital
Network (BRI ISDN)is a digital architecture that
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provides integrated voice and data capability (2wire).A BRI ISDN Port is a Digital 2B+D (2 BearerChannelsforvoiceordataand1DeltaChannelforsignalingandDChannelPacket)line sideswitchconnectionwithBRIISDNvoiceanddatabasicelements.The BRI ISDN Port hasInterLATAandIntraLATA(where available)carrierchoice,access to 911,and Qwest OperatorServices.For flexibility and customization,optional features can be added.BRl ISDN PortdoesnotofferBChannelPacketservicecapabilities.The serving arrangement conformstotheinternationallydeveloped,published,andrecognizedstandardsgeneratedbyinternationalTelegraphandTelephoneUnion(formerly CCITT).
(E)6.2.2.2 Vertical features are software attributes on endofficeswitches.Vertical features included in theBRIISDNDigitalLineportareasfollows:
2B&D
2 Primary Directory Numbers (PDNs)
Call Appearances --Two per Terminal
Normal Ringing
Caller ID Blocking per call
Sprint may request features that are not listedabovebutareactivatedinaQwestendofficeonaindividualcasebasis.Sprint may request featuresthatarenotactivatedinaQwestendofficeusingtheBFRprocess.
(E)6.2.3 Trunk Ports
(E)6.2.3.1 DS1 Message Trunk Pod
An Unbundled DS1 Message Trunk Port is a DS1trunksideswitchportterminatingataDSX1.Each DS1 Trunk Port includes a subset of 24 DSOchannelscapableofsupportinglocalmessagetypetraffic.Requests for DSi Trunk Port(s)mustbefollowedbyaseparateorderforaMessageTrunkGroup,as further described in this Section.
A non-recurring charge applies to establish thetrunkport.
(E)6.2.3.1.1 Message Trunk Group
A Message Trunk Group is a
software feature that establishes the
trunk group and its associated trunk
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members.Signaling and addressingattributesaredefinedatthegrouplevel.Trunk members may beassociatedwithindividualchannelsoftheDS1TrunkPort.
(E)6.2.3.1.2 Requests for establishing new outgoingandtwo-way Message TrunkGroupsmustbecoordinatedwithandfollowedbyrequestsforCustomizedRouting.Incoming onlytrunkgroupsdonotrequireCustomRouting.
(E)6.2.3.2 Unbundled PRI ISDN Digital Line Port(To be Developed)
(E)6.3 Terms and Conditions
(E)6.3.1 Sprint shall be responsible for updating the 911/E911 databasethroughQwest's third party database provider for anyunbundledswitchportordered.Additional 911/E911 provisionsarecontainedinPartFofthisAgreement.
(E)6.3.2 When Sprint orders unbundled ports,Sprint will use suchunbundledportswithinninety(90)calendar days or Sprint shallrelinquishthoseportstoQwestforusebyotherTelecommunicationCarriers.
(E)6.3.3 The point of access for port connection is the ICDF of theQwestServingWireCenter.The unbundled port is extendedtotheICDFwithanEICT.The tie cables between a Collocation,the ICDF,and the Qwest distribution frame are established withSprint's facility forecast.
(E)6.4 Rate Elements
(E)6.4.1 Each port type described above will have a separateassociatedportcharge,including monthly recurring chargesandone-time non-recurring charges.
(E)6.4.2 Local originating usage will be measured and billed on minutesofuse.
(E)6.4.3 Vertical features will be offered as options for unbundled localswitchingatratessetforthinPartH.
(E)6.5 Ordering
Ordering intervals will be consistent with Qwest's Interconnect &ResaleResourceGuide.
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(E)6.6 Technical Requirements
(E)6.6.1 Qwest shall control congestion points in the same manner forSprintasitdoesforitself,e.g.,mass calling events,andnetworkroutingabnormalities,using capabilities such asAutomaticCallGapping,Automatic Congestion Control,andNetworkRoutingOverflow.Application of such control shall becompetitivelyneutralandnotfavoranyuserofunbundledswitchingorQwest.
(E)6.6.1.1 Protective Protocols
Either Party may use protective network trafficmanagementcontrolssuchas7-digit and 10-digitcodegapsontraffictowardeachothersnetwork,when required to protect the public switchednetworkfromcongestionduetofacilityfailures,switch congestion or failure or focused overload.Sprint and Qwest will immediately notify eachotherofanyprotectivecontrolactionplannedorexecuted.
(E)6.6.1.2 Expansive Protocols
Where the capability exists,originating orterminatingtrafficreroutesmaybeimplementedbyeitherpartytotemporarilyrelievenetworkcongestionduetofacilityfailuresorabnormalcallingpatterns.Reroutes will not be used tocircumventnormaltrunkservicing.Expansivecontrolswillonlybeusedwhenmutuallyagreedtobytheparties.
(E)6.6.1.3 Mass Calling
Sprint and Qwest shall cooperate and share pre-planning information,where available,regardingcross-network call-ins expected to generate largeorfocusedtemporaryincreasesincallvolumes,topreventormitigatetheimpactoftheseeventsonthepublicswitchednetwork.
(E)7.Packet Switching
The packet switching capability network element has not yet been totally defined byQwest.Upon final product development,if changes to this section would be required toreflecttheproductasdeveloped,the Parties will negotiate in good faith any requiredchanges.If they are unable to reach agreement,it will go to dispute resolution.
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(E)7.1 Description
The packet switching capability network element is defined as the basicpacketswitchingfunctionofroutingorforwardingpackets,frames,cells orotherdataunitsbasedonaddressorotherroutinginformationcontainedinthepackets,frames cells or other data units,and the functions that areperformedbyDigitalSubscribeLineAccessMulitplexers(DSLAM),includingbutnotlimitedto:
The ability to terminate copper customer loops (which includes both alowbandvoicechannelandahigh-band channel,or solely a datachannel);
The ability to forward the voice channels,if present,to a circuit switch ormultiplecircuitswitches:
The ability to extract data units from the data channels on the loops,and
The ability to combine data units from multiple loops onto one or moretrunksconnectingtoapacketswitchorpacketswitches.
(E)7.2 Terms and Conditions
Qwest shall be required to provide nondiscriminatory access to unbundledpacketswitchingcapabilityonlywhereeachofthefollowingconditionsaresatisfied:
(E)7.2.1 Qwest has deployed digital loop carrier systems,including butnotlimitedto,integrated digital loop carrier or universal digital
loop carrier systems;or has deployed any other system inwhichfiberopticfacilitiesreplacecopperfacilitiesinthedistributionsection(e.g.,end office to remote terminal,pedestal
or environmentally controlled vault);
(E)7.2.2 There are no spare copper loops capable of supporting thexDSLservicesSprintseekstooffer;
(E)7.2.3 Qwest has placed its DSLAM in the remote terminal and has
not permitted a requesting carrier to deploy a DSLAM at the
remote terminal,pedestal or environmentally controlled vault orotherinterconnectionpoint,nor has Sprint obtained a virtualcollocationarrangementattheseSubloopinterconnection
points;and
(E)7.2.4 Qwest has deployed packet switching capability for its own use.
(E)7.3 Rate Elements
[To be Developed]
(E)7.4 Ordering
[To be Developed]
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(E)8.EnhancedExtended Links (EEL]
Qwest will provide to Sprint the ability to provision Enhanced Extended Links (EEL)toallowSprinttoserveendusersbyextendinganenduser's loop from the end officeservingthatenduserwhereSprintisnotcollocatedtoadifferentendofficeinwhichSprintisalreadycollocatedfortheprovisioningofservices.The EEL allows Sprint toaggregateloopsatfewercollocationlocationsandincreasetheirefficiencybytransportingaggregatedloopsoverefficienthighcapacityfacilitiestotheircentralswitchinglocation.
(E)8.1 Definition
Enhanced Extended Loop (EEL)is a service offered by Qwest that allowsSprinttoextendloopsfromtheenduserpremisetoaSprintcollocationinadifferentWireCenter.EEL consists of a combination of loop and interofficefacilitiesandmayalsoincludemultiplexingorconcentrationcapabilities.EELtransportandloopfacilitiesmayutilizeDSO,DS1 or DS3 equivalentbandwidths.
(E)8.1.1 By providing EEL,Qwest does not waive its position that it isnotrequiredtoprovideothercombinationsofUnbundledNetworkElementsunder(CFR)51.315.(c).
(E)8.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)8.2.1 Sprint must utilize EEL to provide a significant amount of localexchangeservicetoeachenduserserved.
(E)8.2.2 EEL is only available to serve end user customers served outofthewirecenterssetoutintheLocalTandemSwitchingSection(E)5 of this Agreement.
(E)8.2.3 One end of the interoffice facility must terminate at a SprintCollocationinaWireCenterotherthantheServingWireCenteroftheloop.
(E)8.2.4 EEL combinations may consist of loops and interofficetransportofthesamebandwidth.When multiplexing isrequested,EEL may consist of loops and interoffice transport ofdifferentbandwidths.Sprint may also order combinations ofinterofficetransport,concentration capability and DSO loops.
(E)8.2.5 When concentration capability is requested,Sprint willpurchasetheappropriateconcentrationequipmentandprovideittoQwestforinstallationinthewirecenter.At such time asSprintterminatestheuseoftheconcentrationequipmentplacedintheQwestwirecenter,the concentration equipmentwouldbereturnedtoSprint.Removal charges will be paid bySprint,if not already paid.
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(E)8.2.6 Installation intervals will be equivalent to the respective PrivateLineTransportService.Intervals as identified in the FCC TariffNo.5,Section 7.
(E)8.2.7 Concentration capability installation intervals will be offered as
an ICB.
(E)8.2.8 EEL services will only be provided where existing facilities areavailable.
(E)8.3 Rate Elements
(E)8.3.1 EEL Link
The EEL Link is the loop connection between the end userpremisesandtheservingwirecenter.EEL Link is available inDSO,DS1 and DS3 bandwidths.Recurring and non-recurringchargesapply.
(E)8.3.2 EEL Transport
EEL Transport consists of the interoffice facilities betweenQwestwirecenters(the end user wire serving wire center to theQwestwirecenterwhereSprintiscollocated).EEL Transport
is available in DSO,DS1 and DS3 bandwidths.Recurring andnon-recurring charges apply.
(E)8.3.3 EEL Multiplexing
EEL Multiplexing is offered in DS3 to DSi and DS1 to DSOconfigurations.EEL Multiplexing is ordered with EELTransport.Recurring and non-recurring charges apply.
(E)8.3.4 EEL DSO Channel Card
EEL DSO Channel Cards are required for each DSO EEL Linkconnectedtoa1/0 EEL Multiplexer.Channel Cards areavailableforanalogLoopStart,Ground Start,Reverse BatteryandNoSignaling.
(E)8.3.5 Concentration Capability
Concentration Capability rates will be provided as an ICB.Costrecoveryincludes,but is not limited to,space preparation andspacelease,equipment installation,cabling and associatedterminationsandstructureinstallation,personnel training (ifrequired)and delivery of required power.Recurring and non-recurring charges apply.
(E)8.3.6 Service Order Charge
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A Service Order Charge is a non-recurring charge to coversenriceorderprocessingforeachserviceorderissuedforSprint.
(E)8.4 Ordering
(E)8.4.1 Sprint will submit orders using the ASR process.
(E)8.4.2 Qwest will install the appropriate Channel Card based on theDSOEELLinkASRorderandapplythecharges.
(E)8.4.3 Requests for Concentration will be submitted using the VirtualCollocationprocess.Virtual Collocation intervals will beadheredto.
(E)8.4.4 One service order is required when Sprint orders a singlebandwidthEELfromSprint's collocation to the end userlocation.EEL Transport and EEL Links must be ordered onseparateorderswhenmultiplexingorconcentrationisincludedaspartoftheEEL.
(E)9.Customized Routing
(E)9.1 Description
Customized Routing is a software function of a switch that provides a SprintspecificoriginatingroutingapplicationpathbetweenlinesideportsandaspecificDS1TrunkPortandMessageTrunkGroup(s)via the switchingmatrixandaRoutingtableortables.Customized Routing will combine endofficeswitchinganddedicatedtrunksallowingSprinttheabilitytoroutetrafficbyclassofservicetospecificdedicatedorsharedmessagetrunks.Forexample,Customized Routing will allow Sprint the ability to route OperatorServices,Directory Assistance and Local calling traffic to UnbundledMessageTrunkPortsandGroup(s).Customized Routing may be ordered asanapplicationwithResaleorUnbundledSwitching.
(E)9.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)9.2.1 Customized Routing will be offered on a first-come,first-servedbasis.
(E)9.2.2 Coin signaling is only available as part of "Smart PAL"service.
(E)9.2.3 Sprint shall provide a comprehensive routing plan associatedwithanycustomroutingrequest.
(E)9.2.4 Sprint must place the associated trunk orders prior to theestablishmentordeploymentofLineClassCodes.
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(E)9.2.5 Line Class Codes are deployed in specific End Offices.
(E)9.3 Rate Elements
(E)9.3.1 Development of a Line Class Code is billed as a non-recurringchargeonanindividualcasebasisforeachswitchinwhichanewLineClassCodeisinstalled.
(E)9.3.2 Installation of a Line Class Code is billed as a non-recurringchargeonanindividualcasebasisforeachswitchinwhichitis'installed.
(E)9.4 Ordering Process
(E)9.4.1 Sprint must issue a Service Inquiry form detailing the routingandfacilityrequirementsforCustomizedRoutingpriortoapre-order meeting with Qwest.Refer to the New CustomerQuestionnaireforacopyoftheServiceInquiry.
(E)9.4.2 After the Service Inquiry form is completed and provided toQwest,the pre-order meeting will be established to provideQwestwiththecomprehensivenetworkplan,specific customroutingrequirementsanddesiredduedates.
(E)9.4.3 Qwest will provide Sprint a detailed time and cost estimatethirty(30)business days after the pre-order meeting.After thetimeandcostestimateisprovidedandanyappropriatetrunkordersareissued,Sprint will issue an LSR for Line Class Codedevelopmentandimplementation.Refer to the Interconnect &Resale Resource Guide.
(E)10.Common Channel Signaling Capability/SS7
(E)10.1 Description
(E)10.1.1 Common Channel Signaling Capability/SS7 (CCSAC/SS7)provides multiple pieces of signaling information via the SS7network.This signaling information includes,but is not limitedto,specific information regarding calls made on associatedFeatureGroupDtrunksand/or LIS trunks,Line InformationDatabase(LIDB)data,Local Number Portability (LNP),CustomLocalAreaSignalingServices(CLASS),8XX set upinformation,Call Set Up information and transient messages.
(E)10.1.2 The signaling information is used by Sprint for:
Faster call set-up and tear down
Holding times reduced
Development of unique routing and control information
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Leaving voice path open while using the signaling path forcallset-up as well as network management data.
(E)10.1.3 Optional Features of CCSAC/SS7 are dependent on specificSprintdesignrequirementsaswellastheexistenceofadequatetransportfacilities.Transport facilities must be inplacetoaccommodateCallSetUpofrelatedFeatureGroupDand/or LIS messages,transient messages,and other ancillaryservices(e.g.,LIDB data and 8XX set up information).
(E)10.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)10.2.1 All elements of the unbundled CCSAC/SS7 arrangement will bedevelopedonanindividualcasebasisbasedonSprint's designrequirements.All of Sprint's unbundled design elements aresubjecttofacilityrequirementsidentifiedbelow.
(E)10.2.2 At a minimum,transport facilities must exist from Sprint's PointofPresenceorSignalingPointofInterface(SPOl)to theidentifiedQwestSTPlocation.Unbundled transpod facilities toaccommodateCCSAC/SS7 signaling may be developed usingUNEsdefinedinthisPartEabove.
(E)10.2.3 Sprint's CCSAC/SS7 design requirements will include,but arenotlimitedto:
(E)10.2.3.1 STP Port -This element is the point of terminationtothesignalswitchingcapabilitiesoftheSTP.Access to a Qwest STP Port is required at a DSOlevel.
(E)10.2.3.2 Specific Point Code detail including theidentificationofSprint's Originating,DestinationandSignalingOptions(i.e.,ISDN User Part [ISUP]or Transaction Capabilities Application Part[TCAP])requirements.
(E)10.2.3.3 All signaling routing requirements must beidentifiedinSprint's design.Information willincludeindustrystandardcodesidentifyingQwestendoffices,tandems,sub-tending end offices andSTPstobeincludedinthedesignedunbundledsignalingarrangement.
(E)10.2.4 The CCSAC/SS7 unbundled arrangement must meet thefollowingrequirements:
(E)10.2.4.1 Both Qwest and Sprint are obligated to followexistingindustrystandardsasdescribedinBellcore/Telcordia documents including but notlimitedtoGR-905 CORE,GR-954-CORE,GR-
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394-CORE and Qwest Technical Publication77342.
(E)10.2.4.2 Sprint's switch or network SS7 node must meetindustryandQwestcertificationstandards.
(E)10.2.4.3 Transport as identified above must be provisioned
at a minimum DSi capacity at Sprint's Point ofPresenceorSPOI.This facility must beexclusivelyusedforthetransmissionofnetworkcontrolsignalingdata.
(E)10.2.4.4 CPN will be delivered by Sprint to Qwest inaccordancewithFCCrequirements.
(E)10.2.4.5 Carrier Identification Parameter (CIP)will bedeliveredbySprinttoQwestinaccordancewithindustrystandards,where technically feasible.
(E)10.2.4.6 Provisions relating to call related databases (i.e.
8XX,LIDB,Advanced intelligent Network (AIN),etc.)are contained in Part F of this Agreement.
(E)10.3 Rate Elements
Rates for the unbundled CCSAC/SS7 elements designed by Sprint will beappliedonanindividualcasebasis(ICB)based on Sprint's specific designrequirements.Both non-recurring and monthly recurring rates may beapplicable.Message rating applies to all messages traversing the Qwestsignalingnetwork.Messages which are transient in nature (not destined forQwestdatabases)will be assessed message rates.Pricing detail isprovidedinPartHofthisAgreement.Possible rate elements for unbundledCCSAC/SS7 elements could include,but are not limited to:
(E)10.3.1 Non-Recurring Rates
CCSAC Option Activation Charge --Assessed for adding orchangingapointcodeinthesignalingnetwork.The specificapplicationbeingrequesteddeterminesthespecificchargeapplicationofeitherbasicordatabase.In addition,this chargewillbebilledbasedonthefirstandeachadditionalpointcoderequestedonthesameorder.
(E)10.3.2 Recurring Rates
(E)10.3.2.1 STP Port -a monthly recurring charge,perconnectionintotheSTP.
(E)10.3.2.2 Signal Formulation Charge -assessed per call
set-up request (ISUP),for formulating signaling
messages at the Qwest end office or Qwest
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tandem in association with call set-up.
(E)10.3.2.3 Signal Transport Charge -assessed per call set-up request (ISUP)that is transported between theQwestSTPandaQwestendofficeortandemswitchassociatedwithcallset-up.Also assessedperdatarequest(TCAP)transported to or from aQwestSTPanddestinedforaforeigndatabase.
(E)10.3.2.4 Signal Switching Charge -assessed per call set-up request (ISUP)that is switched at the QwestSTP.Also assessed per data request (TCAP)switched at the Qwest STP and destined for aforeignnetworkordatabase.
(E)10.4 Ordering
(E)10.4.1 CCSAC/SS7 unbundled Sprint-designed elements will initiallyrequiredesigninformationfromSprint.Ordering forCCSAC/SS7 will be handled on an individual case basis,usingserviceactivationmeetingsbetweenSprintandQwest.SprintwillprovideaTranslationQuestionnaire,Link Data Sheet andASRduringtheserviceactivationmeetings.
(E)10.4.2 Qwest will provide jeopardy notification,Design Layout Reports,Completion Notification and Firm Order Confirmation in a non-discriminatory manner.
(E)10.4.3 Due date intervals for CCSAC/SS7 will be established on anindividualcasebasis.
(E)10.4.4 The service order interval will begin when a complete andaccurateASRisreceivedbyQwest.
(E)11.Line Sharing
The parties agree to abide by any signed stipulation agreements that the parties haveenteredintoforlinesharingandsuchagreementsareincorporatedintothisinterconnectionAgreementbyreference.In the event,such stipulated agreementsregardinglinesharingarenotenteredinto,the parties agree to negotiate language toresolvealllinesharingissuestotheextentrequiredbylawandtoincludesuchlanguageintothisAgreementbywayofanamendment.
Line Sharing provides Sprint with the opportunity to offer advanced data servicessimultaneouslywithanexistingenduser's analog voice-grade (POTS)service on asinglecopperloopreferredtohereinasthe"Shared Loop"or "Line Sharing",by usingthefrequencyrangeabovethevoicebandonthecopperloop.This frequency range willbereferredtohereinastheHighFrequencySpectrumNetworkElement("HLINE").APOTSsplitterseparatesthevoiceanddatatrafficandallowsthecopperlooptobeusedforsimultaneousdatatransmissionandPOTSservice.The POTS senrice must be
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provided to the end user by Qwest.
(E)11.1 Terms and Conditions
(E)11.1.1 General
To order the HUNE,Sprint must have a POTS splitter installedintheQwestWireCenterthatservestheenduserasprovidedforinthisSection,and the end user must have dial toneoriginatingfromaQwestswitchinthatWireCenter.Sprintmustprovidetheenduserwith,and is responsible for,theinstallationofasplitter,filter(s)and/or other equipmentnecessaryfortheendusertoreceiveseparatevoiceanddataserviceacrossasinglecopperloop.
(E)11.1.2 The POTS splitter must meet the requirements for central officeequipmentcollocationsetbytheFCCortobecompliantwithANSIT1.413.
(E)11.1.3 Sprint may use the HUNE to provide any xDSL services thatarecompatiblewithQwest's POTS service.Such servicescurrentlyarelimitedtoADSL,RADSL and G.lite.In the future,additional services may be used by Sprint to the extent thoseservicesaredeemedacceptableforLineSharingdeploymentunderapplicableFCCrules.
(E)11.1.4 Neither Sprint nor Qwest may utilize the HUNE on a givencopperloopifanothertelecommunicationscarrier,is alreadyusingthehighfrequencyspectrumtoprovidedataservices,unless the end user of that loop or Qwest or Sprint disconnectstheoriginaltelecommunicationscarrier's high-frequencyservice.
(E)11.1.5 Qwest will perform requested conditioning,including de-loadingandremovalofexcessbridgedtaps,unless QwestdemonstratestoSprintinadvancethatconditioningaSharedLoopwillsignificantlydegradetheenduser's analog voice-grade POTS service.Based on the pre-order make-up of agivencopperloop,Sprint can make a preliminary determination
if the loop can meet the technical parameters applicable to thedataserviceitintendstoprovideovertheloop.After a SharedLoopisorderedandthedesignlayoutrecordisreviewedbySprint,it is Sprint's responsibility to determine if the SharedLoopmeetsthetechnicalparametersapplicabletothedataserviceitintendstoprovideovertheSharedLoop.
(E)11.1.6 Qwest will provide Sprint with access to the HUNE throughPOTSsplittersinstalledinQwestWireCenters.POTS splittersmaybeinstalledinQwestWireCentersineitherofthefollowingwaysatthediscretionofSprint:(a)via the standardCollocationarrangementssetforthintheCollocationSection;
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or (b)via Common Area Splitter Collocation as set forth in thisSection.Under either option,POTS splitters will beappropriatelyhard-wired or pre-wired so that Qwest is notrequiredtoinventorymorethantwopointsoftermination.
(E)11.1.7 Sprint will provide Qwest with non-binding,good faith,rollingquarterlyforecastsforSharedLoopvolumesonaWireCenter-by-Wire Center basis.Sprint will also provide an eighteen (18)month,non-binding,good faith,quarterly forecast to Qwest inthirty(30)calendar days after the signing of this Agreement.
(E)11.2 Sprint Collocation Area Splitter
(E)11.2.1 If Sprint elects to have POTS splitters installed in Qwest WireCentersviathestandardCollocationarrangementssetforthintheCollocationSection,Sprint will be responsible forpurchasingthePOTSsplitters.Sprint also will be responsibleforinstallingandmaintainingPOTSsplittersinitsCollocationareaswithinQwestWireCenters.
(E)11.2.2 Sprint may designate some or all of its existing TIE Cables foruseinconnectionwithLineSharing.Qwest will perform anynecessaryTlECablereclassifications,frame re-stenciling,andrelatedworkforwhichitisresponsibleandthatisrequiredtoprovisionLineSharing.Charges will apply pursuant to thisSectionoftheAgreement.
(E)11.2.3 Two ITPs and two TIE Cables will be needed to connect POTSsplitterstotheQwestnetwork.One ITP will carry both voiceanddatatrafficfromtheCOSMIC/MDF loop termination,to anappropriateICDF.From this frame,one TIE Cable will carrybothvoiceanddatatraffictothePOTSsplitterlocatedinSprint's Collocation area.The voice and data traffic will beseparatedatthePOTSsplitter.The data traffic will be routedtoSprint's network within its Collocation area.The voice trafficwillberoutedtotheCOSMIC/MDF switch termination,via theICDF,using a second TIE Cable and a second ITP.
(E)i1.2.4 The demarcation points between Qwest's network and Sprint'snetworkwillbetheplacewherethecombinedvoiceanddataloopiscross-connected to the ICDF,
(E)11.3 Common Area SplitterCollocation
(E)11.3.1 If Sprint elects to have POTS splitters installed in Qwest WireCentersviaCommonAreaSplitterCollocation,the POTSsplitterswillbeinstalledinthoseWireCentersinoneofthefollowinglocations:(a)in a relay rack as close to Sprint's DSOterminationpointsaspossible;(b)on an ICDF to the extentsuchaframeisavailable;or (c)where options (a)and (b)arenotavailable,or in Wire Centers with network access line
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counts of less than 10,000 on the Cosmic/MDF or in someotherappropriatelocationsuchasanexistingQwestrelayrack
or bay.Sprint either may purchase POTS splitters or haveQwestpurchasePOTSsplittersonitsbehalfsubjecttofullreimbursement.Qwest will be responsible for the installationandmaintenanceofthePOTSsplitters,but Sprint will lease thePOTSsplitterstoQwestatnocost.Qwest may co-mingle thePOTSsplittersshelvesofdifferentCLECsinasinglerelayrackorbay.Qwest will not be responsible for shortages of POTSsplitters,or Qwest's inability to obtain POTS splitters fromvendors,if acting as purchasing agent on behalf of Sprint.
(E)11.3.2 Two ITPs and four TIE Cables will be needed to connect thePOTSsplitterstotheQwestnetwork.One ITP will carry bothvoiceanddatatrafficfromtheCOSMIC/MDF loop termination,to an appropriate ICDF.From this frame,one TIE Cable will
carry both voice and data traffic to the POTS splitter.The voiceanddatatrafficwillbeseparatedatthePOTSsplitter,and theseparatedvoiceanddatatrafficwillberoutedtotheICDFviaseparateTIECables(i.e.,the second and third TIE Cables).AttheICDF,the data traffic will be routed to Sprint's Collocation
area via a fourth TIE Cable,and the voice traffic will be routedtotheCOSMIC/MDF switch termination,via a second ITP.
(E)11.3.3 Qwest will provide the cabling used for TIE Cables between thePOTSsplitterandtheICDF.The POTS Splitter Tie CableConnectionChargewillapply.
(E)11.3.4 The demarcation point between Qwest's network and Sprint'snetworkwillbeattheplacewherethedataloopleavesthePOTSsplitteronitswaytoSprint's Collocated equipment.
(E)11.4 Line Sharing Deployment
(E)11.4.1 New applications for installation of POTS splitters will beprocessedinthemanneroutlinedintheCollocationsectionfor
Cageless or Common Collocation.
(E)11.4.2 Sprint may submit applications for additional DSO TIE Cableterminationsand/or reclassifications to support Line Sharing.Qwest will process any such applications for augmentationand/or reclassification of DSO TlE Cable termination sunderintervalsasoutlinedbelowinthisSection.
(E)11.4.3 Augmentation intervals will be thirty (30)days,subject to thefollowingtermsandconditionsidentifiedbelow:
(E)11.4.3.1 Sprint will provide a quarterly forecast to Qwest inadvanceofplacingapplications.Upon receipt of
the initial forecast,the interval for augments
forecasted in the first month will be sixty (60)days.
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The interval for each subsequent month will bethirty(30)days.
(E)11.4.3.2 The forecast must include,at a minimum,thefollowing:
(a.)The Month in which each applicationwill be
sent;
(b.)The Wire Center by common name for eachapplication:
(c.)Type of terminations required for each level
of connection;and
(d.)Whether the termination types are the same
as existing or,if different,what numbering is
requested on the block.
(E)11.4.3.3 The interval for reclassification will be fifteen (15)days,subject to the following terms and conditions.If requestedreclassificationengineeringresultsinadditionalrequirementsforDSOTIECableterminationorTIECablesupport,the interval willdefaulttothirty(30)days.
(E)11.4.4 If an application for augmentation and/or reclassification is notincludedintheaboveforecast,the application swill default totheaugmentationintervalfoundintheCollocationsection.
(E)11.4.5 In the event Sprint,or Qwest acting as purchasing agent forSprint,is unable to procure any equipment needed to complete
all work required by applications submitted to Qwest by Sprint,including but not limited to,POTS splitters or cabling,Qwest
will install the subject equipment when it becomes available.IfQwestisactingaspurchasingagentforSprintandisunabletoprocureequipmenttocompleteallworkinatimelymanner,Sprint may provide Qwest with the subject equipment.Sprint
will be notified by Qwest of the required material on-site date foraffectedWireCenter(s)and Sprint will have two (2)business
days to determine if it will be able to provide the subjectequipmentinadvanceofthematerialon-site date.If CLECdoesnotnotifyQwestinwritingofitsintenttoprovidethesubjectequipmentwithinthistwo(2)business day period,or if
the subject equipment in a timely manner.Qwest will install thesubjectequipmentinatimelymanner.Qwest will install thesubjectequipmentwhenavailable.
(E)11.5 Rate Elements
(E)11.5.1 Recurring Rates for Shared Loop
(E)11.5.1.1 Shared Loop Charge -A monthly recurring charge
for the use of the Shared Loop will apply.
(E)11.5.1.2 OSS Charge -A monthly recurring charge to
recover upgrades to Qwest Operational Support
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Systems required to accommodate Line Sharing
will apply.
(E)11.5.2 Non-Recurring Rates for the Shared Loop
(E)11.5.2.1 Basic Installation Charge for Shared Loop --Anon-recurring charge for each Shared Loopinstalledwillapply.
(E)11.5.2.2 If Sprint requests conditioning of a Shared Loop,a
non-recurring conditioning charge specified in
Exhibit A will apply for removal of load coils and
excess bridged taps.
(E)11.5.3 Non-Recurring Rates for Tie Cable Reclassification
(E)11.5.3.1 Reclassification Charge --A non-recurring charge
will apply,based on time and materials forreclassificationofexistingTIEcablecapacity,by
among other things,reclassification of existing TIE
cables for Line Sharing,frame re-stenciling,and
any other work performed between Sprint'scollocationandtheICDFrequiredtoprovisionLine
Sharing.
(E)11.5.4 Non-Recurring Rates for Maintenance and Repair
(E)11.5.4.1 Trouble Isolation Charge -A non-recurring charge
for Trouble isolation will be applied in accordance
with the Access to Operational Support Systems --
Maintenance and Repair Section.
(E)11.5.4.2 Additional Testing -Sprint may request Qwest to
perform additional testing,and Qwest may decide
to pedorm the requested testing on a case-by-
case basis.A non-recurring charge will apply in
accordance with Exhibit A.
(E)11.5.5 Rates for Common Area Splitter Collocation
(E)11.5.5.1 Splitter Shelf Charge -This charge recoversinstallationandongoingmaintenanceassociated
with splitter installation,bay installation,lighting
costs,aerial support structures,grounding chargeandengineeringlabor.These are both recurring
and non-recurring charges.
(E)11.5.5.2 POTS Splitter Charge -A non-recurring charge
will apply for the cost of each POTS splitter
purchased by Qwest on behalf of Sprint.This
charge will cover the cost of the POTS splitter,
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plus any associated costs incurred by Qwest toorderthePOTSsplitter.
(E)11.5.6 POTS Splitter TIE Cable Connections Charge -A non-recurring charge will apply for the cost of each TIE CableconnectedtothePOTSsplitters.This charge will cover boththeTIEcablesandassociatedblocksper100pairsbetweenthePOTSsplitterandtheICDF.
(E)11.5.7 The rates for each of the aforementioned Line Sharing rate
elements are set forth in Part H.Some of these rates areinterimandwillbesubjecttotrueupbasedoneithermutuallyagreedtopermanentratesorpermanentratesestablishedinaLineSharingcostproceedingconductedbytheCommission.
In the event interim rates are established by the Commissionbeforepermanentratesareset,the interim rates set forth inPartHwillbechangedtoreflecttheinterimratessetbythe
Commission;however,no true up will be performed untilmutuallyagreedtopermanentratesareestablishedorpermanentratesaresetestablishedbytheCommission.
(E)11.6 Ordering Process
(E)11.6.1 Shared Loop
(E)ii.6.1.1 As a part of the pre-order process,Sprint can
access loop characteristic information through the
Loop Information Tool described in the Access toOperationalSupportSystemsSection.Sprint will
determine,in its sole discretion and at its risk,whether to order the HUNE across any specific
copper loop.Qwest and Sprint will work together
to modify the Loop Information Tool to better
support Line Sharing.
(E)11.6.1.2 Prior to placing an LSR for Shared Loop,Sprint
must obtain a Proof of Authorization from the end
user customer in accordance with the Proof ofAuthorizationSection.
(E)11.6.1.3 Splitter Meet Points for Shared Loop will beprovidedtoSprintontheLineSharingActualPoint
of Termination (APOT)form specifically for
Shared Loop requests.Sprint will provide on the
LSR,the appropriate frame terminations which are
dedicated to POTS splitters.Qwest will administer
all cross connects/jumpers on the COSMIC/MDF
and ICDF.
(E)11.6.1.4 Basic Installation "lift and lay"procedure will be
used for all Shared Loop orders.Under this
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approach,a Qwest technician "lifts"the Loop from
its current termination in a Qwest Wire Center and"lays"it on a new termination connecting toSprint's Collocated equipment in the same WireCenter.
(E)11.6.1.5 Qwest will provision the Shared Loop within thestandardunbundledloopprovisioningintental,asdefinedinExhibitC.
(E)11.6.1.6 Sprint shall not place orders for Shared LoopsuntilallworknecessarytoprovisionLineSharing
in a given Qwest Wire Center,including,but notlimitedto,POTS splitter iristallation and TIE Cablereclassificationoraugmentationhasbeencompleted.
(E)11.6.2 Common Area Splitter Collocation
(E)11.6.2.1 This section only applies to situations where Sprintordersplacementofthesplitterinacommonarea.
(E)11.6.2.2 New POTS splitter shelves may be ordered at the
same time as a new Collocation on a singleCollocationapplicationform.A single ordering
processing charge applies.Standard intervals ascontainedinExhibitCwillapply.
(E)11.6.2.3 New POTS splitter shelves may be ordered with
an existing Collocation.Sprint must submit a newCollocationapplicationformandtheapplicablefeetoQwest.Standard intervals as contained inExhibitCwillapply.
(E)11.6.3 TIE Cable Reclassification
(E)11.6.3.1 To the extent Sprint has existing TIE CablesextendingfromanICDFtoitsCollocationspace,Sprint may request that these existing TIE CablesbereclassifiedforusewithLineSharing.Sprintshallrequestsuchreclassificationthroughthe
same process used to order new terminations.
(E)11.7 Repair and Maintenance
(E)11.7.1 Qwest will allow Sprint to access Shared Loops at the pointwherethecombinedvoiceanddataloopiscross-connected tothePOTSsplitter.
(E)11.7.2 Qwest will be responsible for repairing voice services providedoverSharedLoopsandthephysicallinebetweennetwork
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interface devices at end user premises and the point ofdemarcationinQwestWireCenters.Qwest will also beresponsibleforinsidewiringatenduserpremisesinaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsofinsidewiremaintenanceagreements,if any,between Qwest and its endusers.Sprint will be responsible for repairing data servicesprovidedonSharedLoops.Qwest and Sprint each will beresponsibleformaintainingitsequipment.The entity thatcontrolsthePOTSsplitterswillberesponsiblefortheirmaintenance.
(E)11.7.3 Qwest and Sprint will continue to develop repair andmaintenanceproceduresforLineSharingandagreetodocumentfinalagreedtoproceduresinamethodsandproceduresdocumentthatwillbemadeavailableonQwest'swebsite:http://www.uswest.com/carrier/guides/interconnect/.Intheinterim,Qwest and Sprint agree that the following generalprincipleswillguidetherepairandmaintenanceprocessforLineSharing.
(E)11.7.3.1 If an end user complains of a voiceserviceproblemthatmayberelatedtotheuseofaSharedLoopfordataservices,Qwest and Sprintwillworktogetherwiththeendusertosolvetheproblemtothesatisfactionoftheenduser.QwestwillnotdisconnectthedataserviceprovidedtoanenduseroveraSharedLoopwithoutthewrittenpermissionofSprintunlesstheenduser's voiceserviceissodegradedthattheendusercannotoriginateorreceivevoicegradecalls.
(E)11.7.3.2 Qwest and Sprint are responsible fortheirrespectiveenduserbase.Qwest and Sprintwillhavetheresponsibilityforresolutionofanyservicetroublereport(s)initiated by theirrespectiveendusers.
(E)11.7.3.3 Qwest will test for electrical faults(e.g.opens,shorts,foreign voltage and/or spectralinterference)on Shared Loops in response totroubleticketsinitiatedbySprint.When troubleticketsareinitiatedbySprint,and such trouble isnotanelectricalfault(e.g opens,shods,foreignvoltageand/or spectral interference)in Qwest'snetwork,Qwest will assess Sprint the TIC Charge.
(E)11.7.3.4 When trouble reported by Sprint isnotisolatedoridentifiedbytestsforelectricalfaults(e.g opens,shorts,foreign voltage and/orspectralinterference),Qwest may performadditionaltestingattherequestofSprintona
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case-by-case basis.If this additional testinguncoverselectricalfaulttrouble(e.g opens,shorts,foreign voltage and/or spectral interference)in theportionofthenetworkforwhichQwestisresponsible,Sprint will not be charged by Qwestforthetesting.If this additional testing uncovers aproblemintheportionofthenetworkforwhichSprintisresponsible,Qwest will assess theappropriatemiscellaneouscharge.
(E)11.7.4 When POTS splitters are installed in Qwest Wire Centers viaCommonAreaSplitterCollocation,Sprint will order and installadditionalsplittercardsasnecessarytoincreasethecapacityofthePOTSsplitters.Sprint will leave one empty splitter cardineveryshelftobeusedforrepairandmaintenanceuntilsuchtimeasthecardmustbeusedtofilltheshelftocapacity.
(E)11.7.5 When POTS splitters are installed in Qwest Wire Centers viastandardCollocationarrangements,Sprint may install testaccessequipmentinitsCollocationareasinthoseWireCentersforthepurposeoftestingSharedLoops.ThisequipmentmustmeettherequirementsforCentralOfficeequipmentsetbytheFCCinitsMarch31,1999 order in CCDocketNo.98-147.
(E)11.7.6 Qwest and Sprint will work together to address end userinitiatedrepairrequestsandtopreventadverseimpactstotheenduser.
(E)11.8 Other
Qwest and Sprint agree to work together to address and,where necessaryandpossible,find solutions for the following Line Sharing implementationissues:(i)the development of an effective phased process for handlingSprintordersfortheHUNE;(ii)Qwest's ability to handle the existing andforecastedvolumeofSprintordersfortheHUNE;(iii)Qwest's ability to makeloopassignmentsfortheexistingandforecastedvolumeofSprintordersfortheHUNE;(iv)the ability of Qwest and Sprint to coordinate repairs;(v)theexperienceandeducationoftheSharedLoopenduser;(vi)Sprint'sforecastsofHUNEorders;and (vii)the process for conditioning SharedLoopsbyremovingloadcoilsandexcessbridgedtaps.
(E)12.Subloop Unbundling
(E)12.1 Description
The Subloop UNE is defined as any portion of the loop that is technicallyfeasibletoaccessatterminalsinQwest's outside plant,including inside wire(owned by Qwest).An accessible terminal is any point on the loop wheretechnicianscanaccessthewireorfiberwithinthecablewithoutremovinga
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splice case to reach the wire or fiber within.Such points may include,bu8tarenotlimitedto,the pole or pedestal,the network interface device (NID),the minimum point of entry,the single point of interconnection (at multi-unitpremises),the main distribution frame,the remote terminal,and the feederdistributioninterface(FDI).The standard point for Subloop interconnectionwillbeattheQwestFeeder-Distribution Interface (FDI).
(E)12.1.1 Two types of standard Subloops are Distribution and Feeder.
(E)12.1.2 Subloop Unbundling is available after a Field Connection Point
(FCP)has been installed at the technically feasible accessibleterminal.The FCP provides a demarcation point for theterminationoftheQwest-provided Subloop,and the necessary
cross-connections to the Sprint-provided facilities.The FCPshallbelocatedindirectproximitytotheQwestSubloopfacilityaccessedbySprint.
(E)12.1.3 The Parties agree to work in a cooperative manner to developprocessesfororderingSubloopelementsandforimplementingfieldinterconnectioninamannerthatallowseachcompanytobeefficientwhileminimizingcostsandprotectingthequalityoftheloopnetwork.
(E)12.1.4 The parties agree to work cooperatively together with respecttothedetailsassociatedwithimplementingthisAgreement,and to not withhold reasonable accommodations that minimizecostsorthathelpseachcompanytobemoreefficientinitsoperations.If the parties cannot resolve a conflict they shall
use the Dispute Resolution Process provided for in theInterconnectionAgreement.
(E)12.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)12.2.1 Qwest will create space in the FDI that allows a "CLEC StubCable"to be terminated in the FDl closure in the same mannerthattheQwestFeederandDistributioncablepairsareterminated.
(E)12.2.2 Access to unbundled loop elements may be made,to theextenttechnicallyfeasible,at any Feeder Distribution Interface(FDI)whether the FDl is located at a cabinet,ControlledEnvironmentalVault(CEV),remote terminal,utility room in amulti-dwelling unit,or any other accessible terminal.Sprint's
access to the FDI will be via a splice point in a closure,referred to as the Field Connection Point (FCP),which shall belocatedincloseproximitytotheFDIclosure.
(E)12.2.3 Sprint obtains access to the DS1 Capable Unbundled Feeder
Loop at the Qwest Wire Center through established
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Collocation arrangements,and at the FDI through the FCP.Sprint must provide the necessary space and meet all premiserequirementsnotedinthetechnicalpublicationDSiCapableSubloop.
(E)12.2.4 Qwest is not required to build additional space for the purposeofaccessingUNEs.Sprint shall not be precluded fromconstructingtheirownfacilitiesadjacenttoQwest's facilities.Sprint shall obtain any necessary rights of way required andshallcoordinateitsfacilityplacementwithQwestwhenplacingtheirfacilitiesadjacenttoQwest's facilities.Obstacles thatSprintmayencounterfromcities,counties,electric powercompaniesandsimilarthirdparties,when it seeks tointerconnectitsequipmentatSubloopaccesspoints,will betheresponsibilityofSprinttoresolvewiththemunicipality,utility,or other third party.
(E)12.2.4.1 If Sprint seeks access to Two-Wire UnbundledDistributionLoopsthatserveMDU,and there is
no accessible MPOE or other accessible terminaltowhichSprintcanaccesssuchSubloop
elements,and Qwest and Sprint are unable tonegotiateareconfiguredsinglepointofinterconnectiontoservetheMDU,Qwest willconstructasinglepointofaccessatornearthepropertylineoftheMDUthatisfullyaccessibleforSprintandotherCLECs.Non-recurring
charges may apply.
(E)12.2.5 The optimum point and method to access Subloop elementswillbedeterminedduringtheFieldConnectionPointprocess.The Parties agree that they will not have direct access to theotherParty's network.The Parties recognize a mutualobligationtointerconnectinamannerthatmaintainsnetworkintegrity,reliability,and security.
(E)12.2.6 If the Parties are unable to reach an agreement on the design
of the FCP through the Field Connection Point Process,thePartiesmayutilizetheDisputeResolutionprocess.Alternatively,Sprint may seek arbitration under Section 252 oftheActwiththeCommission,wherein Qwest shall have theburdenofdemonstratingtotheCommissionthatthereisinsufficientspaceorthattherequestedinterconnectionisnottechnicallyfeasible.
(E)12.2.7 Qwest shall provide a Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU)singlepointofinterconnectionatmulti-unit premises that is suitableforusebymultiplecarriers.The Parties will cooperate todeterminetheoptimumpointofinterconnection.If the Parties
are unable to reach an agreement,they may utilize the
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Dispute Resolution process in this Agreement.
(E)12.2.8 If Qwest denies Sprint's request to interconnect at a FDIQwestwillprovidetoSprintdocumentationstatingwhytherequestwasdeniedduringthefeasibilityprocess.If SprintfindstheinformationQwestsuppliestoSprinttobeinsufficienttosupportthedenialofaccesstotheFDI,Sprint may initiate ajointresolutionprocess.The joint resolution process willincludemeetingtoexchangeinformation,analyzing the reasonfordenial,and if necessary,jointly inspecting the FDI toascertaintheconditionsfordenial.If Sprint is not satisfied withtheresolution,Sprint may use the Dispute Resolutionprovisionofthecontractforafinaldetermination.
(E)12.2.9 Sprint may cancel a Field Connection Point request prior tothecompletionoftherequestbyQwestbysubmittingawrittenrequestbycertifiedmailtotheQwestAccountManager.Sprint shall be responsible for payment of all costs incurred byQwestuptothetimeofcancellation.
(E)12.2.10 Standard access to a Subloop will be at the FeederDistributionInterface(FDI)through the establishment of aFieldConnectionPoint(FCP).Non-standard access will besubmittedviatheBFRprocessinthisAgreement.
(E)12.2.11 Field Connection Point
(E)12.2.11.1Description
Field Connection Point allows Sprint tointerconnectwithQwestoutsideofthecentralofficelocationwhereitistechnicallyfeasible.Field Connection Point allows Sprint to accessUnbundledSubloops.The Field Connection PointmustbeinplacebeforeSubloopsorderareprocessed.There is one type of FieldConnectionPointgenerallyavailable.Requests
for other Field Connection Point configurationswillbeconsideredonanIndividualCaseBasis.The use of the FDI Field Connection Point is only
to have access to Qwest Subloops.
(E)12.2.11.2 Qwest will engineer and place the FCP closureandthestubcablebetweentheFCPandtheFDIclosures.Qwest will obtain the rights-of-way fortheFCPclosureandSprintwillobtaintherights-
of-way required for the placement of its cable totheFCPclosure.Qwest will splice the Sprint
cable to the interconnection stub cable in
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increments of 100 cable pairs and will identify the
cable terminations in the FDI associated with
Sprint's cable.
(E)12.2.11.3 Where existing space is not adequate for placingsufficientadditionalconnectingblocks,Qwest willfollowstandardengineeringpracticestorebuild
the FDI closure to a larger size that willreasonablyaccommodatetheinterconnectionrequirementsofSprintandotherCLECs.
(E)12.2.11.4 The determination by Qwest of whether existing
space is adequate,and the determination of the
amount of additional capacity that must be
created,will follow standard engineering
principles.Qwest will take into consideration allrelevantfactorswhendesigninganewor
modified FDI.Such factors include the need to
create a non-discriminatory interface that will
meet the needs of the CLECs in the aggregate
while creating a standard interface that will
minimize costs by maintaining standardconnectingblockfields.The parties acknowledgethatastandardinterfacedesignbestsupportsthe
day-to-day service installation and maintenance
operations of both companies.Within these
limitations,each interconnection will be designed
on a case-by-case basis to minimize costs.
(E)12.2.11.5 Spare space for the placement of connecting
blocks will be deemed to be sufficient without
replacing the closure if it will accommodateexpectedCLECdemandforatleasttwoyears
and future expansion of the FDl closure will not
be materially impaired by using the available
spare space.
(E)12.2.11.6 If an FDI must be rebuilt or enlarged,Qwest
shall,upon request from Sprint,provide sufficient
information to justifythe work identified by Qwest.
If the information Qwest supplies to Sprint isinsufficienttosupportthecostoftheworkidentified,Qwest and Sprint shall meet at the FDIpriortoworkbeginningandjointlyinspectthe
closure to ascertain what additional work,if any,
is required.If there is a fundamentaldisagreementastothescopeoftheworkthatis
required to meet Sprint's request,the parties will
use the Dispute Resolution provision of the
contract for a final determination.
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(E)12.2.11.7 All work associated with modifying and enlargingtheexistingFDlclosuretopermitadditionalcablesandconnectingblockstobeplacedwillbepaidforbySprint.If,during the following twoyears,other CLECs use a FDI that Sprint paid tohaveenlarged,Qwest will identify to therequestingCLECtheirpro-rata share of theoriginalcostsandwillrequirethemtodirectlyreimburseSprintthosecosts.SuchreimbursementmustoccurbeforethatCLECwillbepermittedtointerconnectattheFDI.
(E)12.2.11.8 Sprint will have access to Sprint's cable at theFCPformaintenanceandtestingpurposes.
(E)12.3 Rate Elements
(E)12.3.1 Subloop Non-Recurring Charge --Sprint will be charged anon-recurring basic installation charge for each SublooporderedbySprint.
(E)12.3.2 Subloop Recurring Charge --Sprint will be charged a monthlyrecurringchargeforeachSubiooporderedbySprint.
(E)12.3.3 Subloop OSS Charge -Sprint agrees to pay any OSS costsassociatedwithSubloopUnbundlingasmaybeorderedtobepaidbytheCommissioninaseparateproceeding.
(E)12.3.4 Subloop Trouble Isolation Charge --Sprint will be charged aTroubleIsolationChargewhentroubleisreportedbutnotfoundontheQwestfacility.
(E)12.4 Rate Elements -Field Feeder Distribution Interface ConnectionPoint
(E)12.4.1 Sprint will complete a Field Connection Point Request Form.Qwest will develop a quote for the work to be performed basesontheinformationprovidedbySprintontheRequestForm.Qwest will recover the Field Connection Point cost throughindividualcasebasisnon-recurring charges.
(E)12.4.2 Feasibility Fee -Qwest will charge a feasibility fee to recovercostofreviewingthesiteandengineeringworkthatmustbecompletedtodetermineifasiteisavailable.
(E)12.4.3 Quote Preparation Fee -Qwest will charge a fee to recover allcostassociatedwithdevelopingaFDlFieldConnectionPointquote.
(E)12.4.4 Construction Fee -Qwest will charge a fee to recover all costforbuildingtheFDlFieldConnectionPoint.This fee will cover
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the cost of augmenting the FDI location so that three CLECscaninterconnectatthatpoint.If Sprint is the first provider intheFDI-FCP,it will pay the quoted price.If Sprint is thesecondproviderintheFDI-FCP,it will pay the initial CLEC 50percent(50%)of Qwest's quoted price.If Sprint is the thirdCLECintheFDI-FCP,it will pay each of the original twoCLECsseventeenpercent(17%)of Qwest's quoted price.
(E)12.5 Ordering
(E)12.5.1 Sprint may only submit orders for Subloop elements after theFCPisinplace.Sprint will use the termination informationprovidedtothematthecompletionoftheFCPontheLSRforSubloops.
(E)12.5.2 Sprint will order Subloop interconnection by identifying the endpointsoftheSubloopelement.
(E)12.5.2.1 Subloop interconnection will be provisionedutilizingtheEDIinterface.
(E)12.5.2.2 Subloop elements will be identified by NC/NClcodes.
(E)12.5.2.3 Each LEC will run the jumpers associated with thecreationofservicesforitscustomers.
(E)12.6 Ordering -Field Feeder Distribution Interface Connection Point
(E)12.6.1 Sprint shall submit a Field Connection Point Request Form toQwestAccountRepresentative.The Field Connection PointRequestFormmustbecompletedinitsentirety.
(E)12.6.2 Upon receipt of the Field Connection Point Request Form,Qwest will initiate a feasibility study and FCP quote within thirty(30)calendar days from receipt of correctly completed FieldConnectionPointRequestForm.Qwest will notify Sprint if alocationistechnicallyfeasibleandQwestwilldevelopandsendaquote.The Feasibility Study and quote will be valid forthirtycalendardaysfromfeasibilityandquotenotification.
(E)12.6.3 The modifying or rebuilding of an FDI,and the building ofFCPs,will be scheduled by Qwest to meet an objectivecompletiondateofninetydays.If the goal of ninety dayscannotbemet,Qwest will identify to Sprint the proposedscheduledcompletiondate.If the proposed dates areunacceptable,Qwest and Sprint will use their best efforts toprioritizetheworkSprinthasrequested.Weather,rights-of-way permit delays,and other delays beyond Qwest's controlshallbejustifiablereasonsfornotmeetinganintervalofninetydaysfortheobjectivedate.
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(E)12.6.4 After construction is complete,Sprint will be notified of theavailabilityoftheterminationorconnectionlocationwhichwillbeusedfororderingSubloops.
(E)13.Dark Fiber
(E)13.1 Description
Unbundled Dark Fiber (UDF)is a deployed,unlit pair of fiber optic cable orstrandsthatconnectstwopointswithinQwest's network.UDF is a singletransmissionpathbetweentwoQwestwirecentersorbetweenaQwestwirecenterandanendusercustomerpremiseinthesameLATAandstate.UDF exists in two distinct forms:(a)UDF Interoffice Facility (UDF-lOF),which constitutes an existing route between two Qwest wire centers;and (b)UDF-Loop,which constitutes an existing loop between a Qwest wirecenterandeitherafiberdistributionpanellocatedatanappropriateoutsideplantstructureoranend-user customer premises.
(E)13.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)13.2.1 Qwest will provide Sprint with nondiscriminatory access toUDF-lOF and UDF-Loop.Qwest will provide UDF ofsubstantiallythesamequalityasthefiberfacilitiesthatQwestusestoprovidesenricetoitsownendusercustomerswithinareasonabletimeframe.
(E)13.2.2 Sprint will provide Qwest with nondiscriminatory access toUDF-lOF and UDF-Loop.Sprint will provide UDF ofsubstantiallythesamequalityasthefiberfacilitiesthatSprintusestoprovideservicetoitsownendusercustomerswithinareasonabletimeframe.
(E)13.2.3 Qwest will provide Sprint with access to existing Dark Fiberfacilities.Sprint shall be responsible for obtaining andconnectingelectronicequipment,whether light generating orlightterminatingequipment,to the Dark Fiber.Qwest will notremove,and Sprint shall be permitted to use,regeneratingequipmentthatalreadyexistsinmid-span.
(E)13.2.4 Qwest will provide Unbundled Dark Fiber to Sprint inincrementsoftwostrands(by the pair).
(E)13.2.5 Qwest shall not have an obligation to unbundle Dark Fiber inthefollowingcircumstances:
a)Qwest will not unbundle Dark Fiber utilized formaintenanceorreservedformaintenancespare.Qwestshallnotreservemorethanfivepercent(S%)of the fibers
in a sheath for maintenance or maintenance spare.
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b)Qwest will not unbundle Dark Fiber that,as of the daySprintsubmitsitsorderforUnbundledDarkFiber,Qwesthasalreadydesignatedforuseinanapproved,or pendingjobonbehalfofQwestoranotherCLEC.
c)Qwest will not be required to unbundle Dark Fiber if QwestdemonstratestotheCommissionbyapreponderanceoftheevidencethatsuchunbundlingwouldcreatealikelyandforeseeablethreattoitsabilitytoprovideitsservicesasrequiredbylaw.In such circumstances,Qwest shall berelievedofitsunbundlingobligationsduringthependancyoftheproceedingbeforetheCommission.
(E)13.2.6 Qwest will provide Sprint with access to the existing Dark Fiberinitsnetworkineithersingle-mode or multi-mode.During theinquiryprocess,Qwest will inform Sprint of the availability ofsingle-mode and multi-mode fiber.
(E)13.2.7 Specifications,interfaces and parameters for Dark Fiber aredescribedinQwest's technical publication 77383.
(E)13.2.8 Sprint is responsible for trouble isolation before reportingtroubletoQwest.
(E)13.2.9 Sprint shall not use UDF as a substitute for special or switchedaccessservices,except to the extent that Sprint provides "asignificantamountoflocalexchangetraffic"to its end usersovertheUDFassetforthbytheFCC.
(E)13.2.10 Upon reasonable notification to Sprint as defined byCommission,Qwest reserves the right to reclaim in part or inwhole,UDF previously obtained by Sprint.This conditionwouldariseinthosecaseswhereQwestisinjeopardyofmeetingormaintainingcontrolofitsobligationtoprovideservicesasrequiredbylaw.
(E)13.2.11 Qwest will not combine a Dark Fiber element with anotherUnbundledNetworkElementsorQwestservices,or Sprintfacilities.Sprint is responsible for connecting Dark Fiber withSprintfiberopticterminalorotherequipment.
(E)13.2.12 Sprint must have Collocation at both ends of the UDF-IOF orattheServingWireCenteroftheUDF-Loop.
(E)13.2.13 For UDF-Loop,Sprint is responsible for all work activities at acustomerpremise.All negotiations with the premise customerandorpremiseowneraresolelytheresponsibilityoftheSprint.
(E)13.2.14 For a UDF-Loop terminating at an existing customer premiseFDP,Qwest will provide to Sprint an optical "jumper",not to
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exceed 30 feet in length,connected to the Qwest UDF-LoopFDP.
(E)13.2.15 Sprint is responsible for all permits,licenses,bonds,or othernecessarylegalauthorityandpermission,at Sprint's soleexpense,in order to perform its obligations to gain access toUDFatanoutsideplantstructure.Sprint shall contact allownersofpublicandprivateRights-of-Way to obtain theirpermissionrequiredtoperformthenecessaryworktoaccessUDF.Sprint facilities shall be placed and maintained inaccordancewiththerequirementsandspecificationsofapplicableFiberCommunicationsStandards,the NationalElectricalcode,the National Electrical Safety Code,the rulesandregulationsoftheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAct,and any governing authority having jurisdiction.Access toRights-of-Way shall be in accordance with Section 10.8(Access to Poles,Ducts,Conduit,and Right-of-Way).
(E)13.2.16 Sprint will incur all costs associated with returning the UDF toitsoriginalconditionwhentheydisconnectUDF.
(E)13.3 Ordering Processes
Ordering processes and installation intervals are as follows:
(E)13.3.1 Prior to placing an order for UDF,Sprint must first establish aCollocationarrangementineachofthenecessaryQwestWireCenters.Sprint must establish proper ICDF demarcationpointsaspartoftheircollocationbuildinordertoaccommodatetheUDFopticalterminations.
(E)13.3.2 The first step of the UDF ordering process is the inquiryprocess.Sprint must submit a UDF inquiry through theiraccountteam.The UDF inquiry is used to determine theavailabilityofUDFbetweenthetworequestedlocations,UDF-lOF or UDF-Loop.Sprint must specify the two Qwest officesorCustomerPremiselocationandthenumberoffibersrequested.Qwest will inform Sprint of the availability of darkfiberthatwillmeetSprint's request,if any,within 10 businessdaysfromtheinquiry.
(E)13.3.3 Based on the Sprint request (UDF-Loop or UDF-lOF),therearetwopossiblescenarios:
(E)13.3.3.1 Termination at a Mid-Point Structure
(E)13.3.3.1.1 If spare fiber is available,and Sprintchoosestoproceed,and the request is for
UDF-Loop going to a mid-point structuresuchasaControlledEnvironmentalVault
(CEV),or Remote Terminal (RT),Sprint
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will submit the Field Verification QuoteProcess(FVQP)form.Qwest will prepareandsubmittoSprintaquotealongwiththeoriginalFVQPwithin20businessdaysofthesubmissionoftheFVQPformbySprint.Quotes are on an Individual CaseBasis(ICB)and will include costs andnumberofdaysrequiredtoprovisionthesentice.
(E)13.3.3.1.2 Qwest will begin the provisioningprocessuponnotificationfromSprinttoproceedandthereceiptoffiftypercent(50%)of the quoted amount.Thenotificationtoproceedisaccomplishedbycompleting,signing and returning theoriginalFVQPtotheaccountmanager.The account manager will notify Sprintwhenprovisioningiscompleteandtheremainingquotedamount,the non-recurring charges,and recurring chargeswillbebilled.
(E)13.3.3.2 Termination at Qwest Wire Center or CustomerPremise
(E)13.3.3.2.1 if spare fiber is available,and Sprintchoosestoproceed,and the request is for
a UDF-lOF or a UDF-Loop going to acustomerpremise,Qwest will begin theprovisioningprocessuponnotificationfromSprinttoproceedandthereceiptoffiftypercent(50%)of the non-recurringcharges.The notification to proceed isaccomplishedbycompleting,signing andreturningtheoriginalinquiryrequesttotheaccountmanager.Provisioning of thistypeofrequestwilltake20businessdays.Sprint will be notified that provisioning iscompleteandtheremainingnon-recurringchargesandassociatedrecurringchargeswillbebilled.
(E)13.3.3.2.2 An order may be canceled any timeuptoandincludingtheservicedate.Cancellation charges will apply.
(E)13.4 Maintenanceand Repair
The Parties will perform cooperative testing and trouble isolation to identifywheretroublepointsexist.Sprint cross connections will be repaired by
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Sprint and Qwest cross connections will be repaired by Qwest.Maintenance and Repair processes are contained in Section 12(Operational Support Systems (OSS)).
(E)13.5 Rate Elements
(E)13.5.1 Dark Fiber rates are contained in this Agreement and includethefollowingelements:
a)Initial Inquiry Charge (IIC).This rate element is a pre-orderworkeffortthatinvestigatestheavailabilityofUDF.This isaone-time charge for each route check requested bySprint.Qwest will bill Sprint the initial Inquiry Chargeimmediatelyuponreceiptoftheinquiry.
b)Field Verification and Quote Preparation (FVQP).Thisrateelementisapre-order work effort to estimate the costofprovidingUDFaccesstoSprintatlocationsotherthanQwestWireCentersoracustomerpremises.Qwest willprepareaquotewhichwillexplainwhatworkactivities,timeframes,and costs are associated with providingaccesstothisFDPlocation.This quote will be good for 90calendardays.This charge is not applied when thedemarcationpointsareinthewirecentersorcustomerpremises.
(E)13.5.2 The following rate elements are used once the availability ofUDFhasbeenestablishedandSprintchoosestoaccessUDF.
(E)13.5.2.1 Unbundled Dark Fiber --lOF Rate Elements
a)UDF-lOF Termination (Fixed)Rate Element.This rate element has both a recurring andnon-recurring component and provides aterminationattheinterofficeFDPwithintheQwestWireCenter.Two UDF-IOFterminationsapply.
b)UDF-IOF Fiber Transport,(Per Mile)RateElement.This recurring rate elementprovidesatransmissionpathbetweenQwestWireCenters.This is a mileage sensitiveelementbasedontheroutemilesoftheUDFroundeduptothenextmile.
c)UDF-lOF Fiber Cross-Connect Rate Element.This rate element has both a recurring andnon-recurring component and is used toextendtheopticalconnectionfromthelOFFDPtoSprint's optical demarcation point
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(ICDF).Two UDF-IOF fiber cross-connectsapply.
(E)13.5.2.2 Unbundied Dark Fiber --Loop Rate Elements
a)UDF-Loop Fiber Non-Recurring Charge:Thisrateelementincludestheterminationandcrossconnectsatbothends.
b)UDF-Loop Fiber Recurring Charge:This rateelementincludetransportperpaircalculatedastheaveragemileagebetweentheoriginatingQwestWireCenterandtheCustomerPremiseandtheterminationsandcrossconnectsatbothends.
(E)14.Unbundled Customer Controlled RearrangementElement (UCCRE)
Qwest shall provide Unbundled Customer Controlled Rearrangement Element (UCCRE)in a non-discriminatory manner according to the following terms and conditions.
(E)14.1 Description
Unbundled Customer Controlled Rearrangement Element (UCCRE)provides the means by which Sprint controls the configuration of unbundlednetworkelements(UNEs)or ancillary services on a near real time basisthroughadigitalcrossconnectdevice.UCCRE utilizes the Digital Cross-Connect System (DCS).UCCRE is available in Qwest Wire Centers thatcontainaDCSandsuchDCSisUCCREcompatible.
(E)14.2 Terms and Conditions
(E)14.2.1 DCS ports are DS1,DS3 and Virtual Ports (Virtual Ports are forconnectingoneendusertoanother).The DCS port isconnectedtothedemarcationpointusingthecablesviatheappropriateDSXcross-connect panel.The DSX panel servesbothasa"Design-To"point and a network interface at theDCS.Sprint is responsible for designing to the "Design-To"point.Sprint may connect the UCCRE ports to its elements orSprintdesignedequipment.If Sprint desires DSO portfunctionality,Sprint will order a DS1 UCCRE port and provideitsownmultiplexer(or DS1 UDIT multiplexers)and connectthemtogether.This combination will form the equivalent of 24DSO-level ports.
(E)14.2.2 The reconfiguration of the service is accomplished at the DSOsignallevel.Reconfiguration of these services can beaccomplishedthroughtwomethods:Dial Up or AttendantAccess.
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(E)14.2.2.1 Dial Up Access --Qwest will provide access tomutuallyagreeduponOCCREpointsinthoseofficeswhereUCCREisavailable.Qwest willprovideandengineerthisserviceinthesamemannerthatitiscurrentlyprovidedtoQwest's endusers.
(E)14.2.2.2 Attendant Access --When Sprint requests Qwesttomakechangesonitsbehalf,an attendantaccesschargewillapplypertransaction.
(E)14.3 Rate Elements
(E)14.3.1 Recurring rate elements include:
DS1 Port
DS3 Port
Dial Up Access
Attendant Access
(E)14.3.2 Non-recurring rate elements include:
DS1 Port
DS3 Port
Virtual Ports
(E)14.4 Ordering Process
(E)14.4.1 Ordering processes and installation intervals are specified intheInterconnectionandResaleResourceGuideandarethesameasspecifiedinSectionE(2)for UDIT.UCCRE is orderedviatheASRprocess.
(E)14.4.2 UCCRE is ordered with the Basic Installation option.Qwest willbegintheworkactivityonthenegotiatedduedateandnotifySprintwhentheworkactivityiscomplete.Test results byQwestarenotprovidedtoSprint.
(E)15.Additional UnbundledElements
Sprint may request nondiscriminatory access to,and where appropriate,development ofadditionalUNEsnotcoveredinthisAgreementpursuanttotheBonaFideRequestProcess.
(E)16.Construction Charges
Qwest will conduct an individual financial assessment of any request,which requiresconstructionofnetworkcapacity,facilities,or space for access to or use of UNEs.When Qwest constructs to fulfill Sprint's request for UNEs,Qwest will bid thisconstructiononacase-by-case basis.Qwest will charge for the construction through
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non-recurring charges and a term agreement for the remaining recurring charge,asdescribedinPartGofthisAgreement.
(E)17.8XX Database QueryService
(E)17.1 Description
8XX Database Query Service is an originating service which provides for theforwardingofSprintenduserdialed8XX-NXX-XXXXcalls to a toll carrier,based on the dialed 8XX number.When an 8XX call is originated by Sprint'senduser,Sprint's SSP (SS7 equipped end office)will send an 8XX query totheQwest8XXServiceControlPoint(SCP)through the Qwest SignalingTransferPoint(STP).The Qwest SCP will perform the carrier identificationfunctionbasedonthedialeddigitstodeterminethetollcarriertrunkgrouptowhichthecallshouldberoutedinaccordancewiththeServiceManagementSystem/800 (SMS/800)information residing in the Qwest SCP.The SCPwilltransmittheresultsofthecarrieridentificationfunctionbacktoSprint'sSSPthroughtheQwestSTP.The results of the carrier identificationfunctionwillbetheCarrieridentificationCode(CIC)and/or the verticalfeaturesassociatedwiththe8XXnumber.Call routing information in theSMS/800 Database reflects the desires of the owner of the 8XX number asenteredintheSMS/800 by its chosen responsible organization.The ratesfor8XXDatabasequeryServiceonlyapplytoqueriesfromSprint's switch toQwest8XXDatabase.If Sprint routes 8XX traffic to Qwest for delivery to aninterexchangecarrier,the call shall be handled as jointly provided switchedaccess.If Sprint routes such traffic to Qwest without performing the query,Qwest shall perform the query in accordance with its switched access tariff.
(E)17.2 8XX Optional Features
(E)17.2.1 POTS Translation -Delivers the ten-digit Plain Old TelephoneService(POTS)number to Sprint.To determine that the calloriginatedasan8XXnumber,the trunk group must beprovisionedwithAutomaticNumberIdentification(ANI).ANIdigit24willbedeliveredtothetrunkgroup.
(E)17.2.2 Call Handling and Destination Features -This will allow routingoptionsbyspecifyingasinglecarrier,multiple carriers,singleterminationormultipleterminations.Multiple terminations mayrequirethePOTStranslationfeature.Variable routing optionsare:
Routing by originating NPA-NXX-XXXX
Time of day
Day of week
Specified date
Allocation by percentage
(E)17.3 Rate Elements
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(E)17.3.1 The recurring charges for 8XX Database Query Service,POTSTranslation,and Call Handling and Destination Features arecontainedinPartHofthisAgreement.
(E)17.3.2 The rates for 8XX Database Query Service only apply toqueriesforlocal8XXcalls.Local calls are defined as 8XX callswherethecallingpartynumberandtheterminatingpartynumber(the POTS number to which the 8XX number istranslated)are in the same free calling area.For all other calls,reference existing interstate and intrastate access Tariffs.
(E)17.3.3 A non-recurring Point Code Activation Charge will apply forSprinttoactivate8XXDatabaseQueryService.This rateelementiscontainedintheCCSAC/SS7 Section of Part H.
(E)17.4 Ordering Process
Sprint shall order access to Qwest local STP (links and ports)prior to or inconjunctionwith8XXDatabaseQueryService.
(E)17.5 Technical Requirements
(E)17.5.1 Qwest shall make Qwest's Toli Free Number Databaseavailable,through its STPs,for Sprint to query from Sprint'sdesignatedswitch.
(E)17.5.2 The Toll Free Number Database shall return carrieridentificationand,where applicable,the queried toll free
number,translated numbers and instructions as it would inresponsetoaqueryfromaQwestswitch.
(E)17.6 Interface Requirements
The signaling interface between Sprint's or other local switch and the Toll-Free Number Database shall use the TCAP protocol as specified in thetechnicalreferencestogetherwiththesignalingnetworkinterface.
(E)17.7 Technical References
SCPs/Databases shall be consistent with the following technical references:
(E)17.7.1 GR-246-CORE,Bell Communications Research SpecificationofSignalingSystemNumber7,Issue 3 (Bellcore/Telcordia,
December 1998);
(E)17.7.2 GR-1432-CORE,CCS Network Interface Specification
(CCSNIS)Supporting Signaling Connection Control Part
(SCCP)and Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP)(Bellcore/Telcordia,March 1994);
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(E)17.7.3 GR-954-CORE,CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)Supporting Line Information Database (LlDB)Service 6,Issue
1,Rev.1 (Bellcore/Telcordia,October 1995);
(E)17.7.4 GR-1149-CORE,OSSGR Section 10:System Interfaces,issue
1 (Bellcore/Telcordia,October 1995)(Replaces TR-NWT-001149);
(E)17.7.5 GR-1158-CORE,OSSGR Section 22.3:Line InformationDatabase6,Issue (Bellcore/Telcordia,October 1995);and
(E)17.7.6 GR-1428-CORE,CCS Network Interface Specification(CCSNIS)Supporting Toll Free Service (Bellcore/Telcordia,May 1995).
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PART F -ANCILLARY SERVICES
(F)1.Interim Number Portability
(F)1.1 Description
(F)1.1.1 Interim Number Portability ("lNP")service is a servicearrangementthatcanbeprovidedbyQwesttoSprintorbySprinttoQwest.For the purposes of this Section,the PartyportingtraffictotheotherPartyshallbereferredtoasthe"lNPProvider"and the Party receiving INP traffic for terminationshallbereferredtoasthe"lNP Requestor".
(F)1.1.2 INP applies to those situations where an end user elects totransferservicefromtheINPProvidertotheINPRequestorandsuchenduseralsowishestoretainitsexistingtelephonenumber.INP consists of INP Provider's provision to the INPRequestorthecapabilitytoroutecallsplacedtotelephonenumbersassignedtotheINPProvider's switches to the INPRequestor's switches.INP is available only for workingtelephonenumbersassignedtotheINPProvider's end userswhorequesttotransfertotheINPRequestor's service.LocalInterconnectService(LIS)is required for INP.
(F)1.1.3 RCF permits a call to an INP Provider's assigned telephonenumbertobetranslatedtotheINPRequestor's dialable localnumber.Technology limitations do not permit the use ofRemoteCallForwardingwhereDigitalLoopCarrierisutilized.INP Requester may terminate the call as desired.Additionalcapacityforsimultaneouscallforwardingisavailablewheretechnicallyfeasibleandavailable.The INP Requester will needtospecifythenumberofsimultaneouscallstobeforwardedforeachnumberported.
(F)1.1.4 INP via RCF also requires office equipment,on a per telephonenumberbasis.Sprint will provide a request for deploymentsitesandestimatedquantitiesofportednumberstoQwesttoassistinanassessmentofavailableportingmethods.EachrequestforINPviaRCFwillbeanalyzedbytheInfrastructureAvailabilityCenter("lAC")to determine the impact on the donorofficetodetermineifofficeequipmentisavailable.
(F)1.1.5 DID permits incoming calls to be ported to the INP Requestor'sswitchviaaDIDtrunkconfiguration.For DID,the INP ProviderwilldeliverthedialedtelephonenumbertotheINPRequestor'sCentralOffice.
(F)1.1.6 DNRI permits incoming calls to be ported to the INPRequestor's switch via a route index.A permanent route indexisassignedtotheenduser's ported number in the INPProvider's switch.For DNRI,the INP Provider will deliver the
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dialed seven-digit telephone number to the INP Requestor'sCentralOffice.INP Requestor may terminate the call asdesired.Additional capacity for simultaneous call forwarding isavailablewheretechnicallyfeasible.The INP Requestor willneedtospecifythenumberofsimultaneouscallstobeforwardedforeachnumberported.
(F)1.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)1.2.1 The Parties shall provide Number Portability on a reciprocalbasistoeachothertotheextenttechnicallyfeasible,and inaccordancewithrulesandregulationsas,prescribed by theFCCand/or the Commission.
(F)1.2.2 Local Interconnect Service (LIS)is required for INP.
(F)1.2.3 Qwest will update its Line Information Database ("LlDB")listings for Sprint's INP ported numbers as directed by Sprint.Qwest will cancel calling cards associated with these forwardednumbers.LIDB updates shall be completed by the Parties onthesamebusinessdayeachINParrangementisactivated.Qwest will not block third party and collect calls to thosenumbersunlessrequestedbySprint.
(F)1.2.4 Qwest shall provide INP to Sprint via Direct Inward Dial (DID)Trunks.Each DID Trunk group used for INP is dedicated tocarryingDIDINPtrafficbetweenQwest's End Office andSprint's switch.Traffic on these trunks cannot overflow to othertrunks.In addition,inter-switch signaling for DID is limited tomulti-frequency (MF).This precludes passing Calling Line ID totheSprintswitch.With DID,there is no SS7 capability causingCLASSfeaturelimitations.
(F)1.2.5 Where one Party has activated an entire NXX for a single enduser,or activated a substantial portion of an NXX for a singleenduserwiththeremainingnumbersinthatNXXeitherreservedforfutureuseorotherwiseunused,if such end userchoosestoreceiveservicefromtheotherParty,the first PartyshallcooperatewiththesecondPartytohavetheentireNXXreassignedtoanEndOfficeoperatedbythesecondPartythroughtheNANPadministrator.In addition,both PartiesagreetocooperateinarrangingnecessaryupdatesandindustrynotificationintheLERG(and associated industrydatabases,routing tables,etc.).Such transfer will beaccomplishedwithappropriatecoordinationbetweenthePartiesandsubjecttoappropriateindustrylead-times formovementofNXXsfromoneswitchtoanother.OtherapplicationsofNXXmigrationwillbediscussedbythePartiesascircumstancesarise.
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(F)1.2.6 While INP is deployed with respect to operator services anddirectoryassistanceassociatedwithINPforSprintsubscribers,Qwest shall provide the following:
(F)1.2.6.1 Qwest shall allow Sprint to administer TelephoneLineNumber(TLN)calling cards and BilledNumberScreening(BNS),in its LIDB,for portednumbers,as specified by Sprint.LIDB provisionsarespecifiedinthisAgreement.
(F)1.2.7 Qwest shall provide a 10-Digit Global Title Translation (GTT)Node for routing queries for TCAP-based operator services(e.g.,LIDB).
(F)1.2.8 Number Reservation
When a subscriber ports to another service provider that haspreviouslysecured,via a tariffed offering,a reservation of linenumbersfromtheINPProviderforpossibleactivationatsomefuturepoint,these reserved but inactive numbers shall"transfer"along with the active numbers being ported by theINPRequestorinordertoensurethattheendusersubscriberwillbepermittedtoexpanditsserviceusingthesamenumberrangeitcoulduseifitremainedwiththeINPProvider.SprintwillnotifyQwestwhentoactivateINPfortheabove-mentionedreservedinactivenumbers.Charges for reserved numbers willbebilledtoSprintpursuanttothetariffoffering.
(F)1.2.9 INP is subject to the following restrictions:
(F)1.2.9.1 An INP telephone number may be assigned byINPRequestoronlytotheINPRequestor's enduserslocatedwithintheINPProvider's LocalCallingAreaandtollratingareathatisassociatedwiththeNXXoftheportablenumber.
(F)1.2.9.2 INP is applicable only if the INP Requestor isengagedinareciprocaltrafficexchangearrangementwiththeINPProvider.
(F)1.2.9.3 Only the existing INP Provider-assigned end usertelephonenumbermaybeusedasaportednumberforINP.
(F)1.2.9.4 An INP telephone number must be active andassignedtoaccommodateINP.
(F)1.2.9.5 INP services shall not be re-sold,shared orassignedbyeitherPartytoanotherLECorCLEC.
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(F)1.2.9.6 INP shall not be offered for NXX Code 555 andcointelephones,and Service Access Codes (i.e.500,700,8XX,900).INP is not available forFeatureGroupAseven-digit numbers,includingForeignExchange.Furthermore,INP numbersmaynotbeusedformasscallingevents.
(F)1.2.9.7 The ported telephone number will be returned totheswitchwhichoriginallyhadtheportednumberwhentheportedserviceisdisconnected.ThePartyrequestingaportednumbermaynotretainitandreassignittoanotherenduser.The normalinterceptannouncementwillbeprovidedbytheINPProviderfortheperiodoftimeoutlinedintheQwestapplicabletariff.
(F)1.2.9.8 Once an office is converted to LNP (Local NumberPortability),new INP order requests will not beaccepted.The Parties will work together toconvertexistingINPnumberstoLNPwithinonehundredtwenty(120)calendar days.
(F)1.2.10 Out of Hours Cuts
(F)1.2.10.1 Out of Hours cuts permit Sprint to select either aCoordinatedorNon-coordinated cut for INPoutsideofQwest's normal business hours.ForpurposesofthisSection,Qwest's normal businesshoursare7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.,local time,Monday through Friday.Requests outsideQwest's normal business hours shall beconsideredanOutofHourscut.
(F)1.2.10.2 For planning purposes,Qwest requests anestimateofOutofHoursCoordinatedCutsatleasttwoweekspriortoSprintplacingarequestinthatstate.Forecasts should include the anticipatedFrameDueTimes("FDTs")and volumes thatSprintwillbesendinginforthisoffering.
(F)1.2.10.3 Coordinated Out of Hours cuts are internallymanagedandprojectmanagedbytheappropriateQwestpersonnelthroughouttheentirecut.Thispersonwillactasthepointofcontactforallconversionactivitiesandprocesses.For ascheduledCoordinatedCutover,Qwest and SprintshallverballycoordinatethedisconnectwithSprintandswitchthetranslationsasclosetothescheduledtimeaspossible.The requested timeforthecutovershallbepre-specified by Sprint andagreedtobybothpartiesand,unless there are
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extenuating circumstances,shall not begin morethan30minutesaftertheagreedupontime.It isSprintsresponsibilitytoensurethattheircustomer's service is available to be cut over atthescheduledtime.
(F)1.2.10.4 Requests for FDTs (Frame Due Time)withinnormalbusinesshoursareproactivelymanagedbyQwestbutareconsideredNon-coordinatedcuts.A Coordinated cut for orders during normalbusinesshoursisunderreviewbyQwest,but isnotaserviceofferingatthistime.
(F)1.2.10.5 Charges for Coordinated Out of Hours Cuts shallbebaseduponanovertime,time and one-half ratefortimeframesoutsideofnormalbusinesshoursthatarenotSundaysorholidays,and a premiumratethatisadoubletimerateforSundaysandholidays.
(F)1.2.10.6 For Out of Hours Coordinated Cuts,theappropriateratewillbemultipliedbythenumberofpersonnelactivelyparticipatinginthecut,multiplied by the number of hours for the cut.Qwest will schedule the appropriate employeespriortothecut.However,if non-scheduledemployeesarerequiredforthecutduetolast-minute changes or incorrect data on the LSR,athreehoursminimum"call out"may be required byQwest.
(F)1.2.11 Out of Hours Non-Coordinated Cuts
For the purpose of this offering,normal business hours aredefinedas7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.Monday through Friday.Requests of 1:00 a.m.FDT due date are considered to be aNon-CoordinatedOut of Hours Cut.
(F)1.2.11.1 Non-Coordinated Cuts
(F)1.2.11.1.1 Non-Coordinated Cuts allows SprinttorequestaQwestFDTof1:00a.m.,where the actual cut occursbetweenthehoursof1:00 a.m.and7:00 a.m.with a cut completion by7:30 a.m.of that morning (if thatmorningisabusinessday,or by7:30 a.m.of the next business day).
(F)1.2.11.1.2 Conversion desk activities andescalationprocessesforNon-
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